BookFrontier
The Apothecary Diaries 05 (light Novel) by Natsu Hyuuga

Book

The Apothecary Diaries 05 (light Novel)

Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino

Square Enix · Paperback · May 6, 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!

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Clever Intrigue

A brisk, clever blend of intrigue, wit, and practical minds at work.

Come here for

  • courtroom-adjacent mystery, with a playful edge
  • historical atmosphere and workplace savvy

Expect

  • suspense threaded through everyday expertise
  • a sustained, lightly sly narrative pace

Book Details

Authors
Natsu Hyuuga, Touko Shino, Touco Shino
Publisher
Square Enix
Published
May 6, 2025
Format
Paperback
Theme
Light Novels · Ancient Historical Graphic Novels
Reading lane
Light Novels

Affinity

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! The birth of Gyokuyou’s son earns her the title of empress and rewrites court politics. Jinshi can also no longer continue his pretense as a eunuch at the rear palace. Although the Shi clan's demise restores peace, threats still loom—including an impending plague of insects. Maomao, as ever, finds herself caught up in new dangers. When Jinshi orders...

Read full description

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! The birth of Gyokuyou’s son earns her the title of empress and rewrites court politics. Jinshi can also no longer continue his pretense as a eunuch at the rear palace. Although the Shi clan's demise restores peace, threats still loom—including an impending plague of insects. Maomao, as ever, finds herself caught up in new dangers. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou’s homeland, Maomao heads west. But something is lurking in the shadows of the glittering city, and the apothecary must uncover it or face certain peril...

Similar Books