About the book
A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!
Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnappers whisk her away to a world of consorts and serving women in the empire’s rear palace. Sold into imperial servitude, the girl keeps her quick wit, sharp mind, and medical knowledge a secret. But the head eunuch, Jinshi, shatters Maomao’s low profile when she catches his eye. He perceives her true skills and makes her a lady-in-waiting to the rear palace’s top consort. Can Maomao quietly pass her term as her lady’s food tester, or will observational prowess and curiosity push her into danger as she uncovers turmoil at court?
Editions of The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Light Novel)
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- ISBN 9781646092727
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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!
Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnappers whisk her away to a world of consorts and serving women in the empire’s rear palace. Sold into imperial servitude, the girl keeps her quick wit, sharp mind, and medical knowledge a secret. But the head eunuch, Jinshi, shatters Maomao’s low profile when she catches his eye. He perceives her true skills and makes her a lady-in-waiting to the rear palace’s top consort. Can Maomao quietly pass her term as her lady’s food tester, or will observational prowess and curiosity push her into danger as she uncovers turmoil at court?
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What is The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Light Novel) about?
A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!
Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnappers whisk her away to a world of consorts and serving women in the empire’s rear palace. Sold into imperial servitude, the girl keeps her quick wit, sharp mind, and medical knowledge a secret. But the head eunuch, Jinshi, shatters Maomao’s low profile when she catches his eye. He perceives her true skills and makes her a lady-in-waiting to the rear palace’s top consort. Can Maomao quietly pass her term as her lady’s food tester, or will observational prowess and curiosity push her into danger as she uncovers turmoil at court?
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Is The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Light Novel) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Light Novel)?
Natsu Hyuuga
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Square Enix
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The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Light Novel) is available as paperback(ISBN 9781646092727)
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