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The Apothecary Diaries 06 (light Novel) by Natsu Hyuuga

The Apothecary Diaries 06 (light Novel)

Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino

Square Enix · Paperback · August 5, 2025

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!

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Who it’s for
For settling into an intricate, lightly suspenseful read with a steady pull.
Genres
Light Novels, Crime & Mystery Comics, Romance Comics
Published
Square Enix, August 5, 2025

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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! The events in the western capital send tremors through the political order, as well as Maomao’s relationships. Despite the feelings Jinshi expresses for her, Maomao still knows her place. She departs Gyokuyou's hometown with uncertainty for the future, but a detour during the return to the capital gives her unexpected insight into her own family.

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Meanwhile, an ugly scandal ensnares Consort Lishu. Could revealing the truth also unravel the mysteries of recent affairs?

Quiet Intrigue

For settling into an intricate, lightly suspenseful read with a steady pull.

Come here for

  • courtly mystery texture
  • slow-burn immersion

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  • familiar series momentum
  • texture over explanation

Where it sits

Light Novels65%
Romance Comics41%
Crime & Mystery Comics26%

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Publisher categories

  • Light Novels
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Women Detectives
Authors
Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino
Publisher
Square Enix
Published
August 5, 2025
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Light Novels