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The Apothecary Diaries 04 (light Novel) by Natsu Hyuuga

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The Apothecary Diaries 04 (light Novel)

Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino

Square Enix · Paperback · February 4, 2025

Reading lane: Light Novels

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

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Why This Clicks

Courtly Intrigue

A serious, puzzle-box read that plays well in conversation.

Come here for

  • Layered court mystery
  • Prestige-leaning page-turning

Expect

  • Light novel pacing
  • Suspense with a collector’s pull

Book Details

Authors
Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino
Publisher
Square Enix
Published
February 4, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
Light Novels · Ancient Historical Graphic Novels
Reading lane
Light Novels

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Publisher Categories

  • Light Novels

  • Historical Fantasy

  • Women Detectives

About This Book

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Outside of her official duties, Maomao helps friends and acquaintances in the rear palace. Xiaolan needs a new job after her term of service ends, and Consort Lishu is convinced she’s seen a ghost! Then, when complications arise with Gyokuyou’s pregnancy, Maomao realizes her skills are inadequate to handle the life-threatening situation. Although Ma...

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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Outside of her official duties, Maomao helps friends and acquaintances in the rear palace. Xiaolan needs a new job after her term of service ends, and Consort Lishu is convinced she’s seen a ghost! Then, when complications arise with Gyokuyou’s pregnancy, Maomao realizes her skills are inadequate to handle the life-threatening situation. Although Maomao knows someone who can help, they haven’t been welcome in the rear palace for a very long time… Maomao also begins to connect the dots between seemingly unrelated incidents in the rear palace. Will knowing too much put her life in danger?

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