{"title":"The Apothecary Diaries","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse the books we carry in The Apothecary Diaries. Numbered books are shown in series order, with box sets following individual volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px;border:1px solid #d6dcd4;border-radius:10px;background:#f4efe5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px\"\u003eExplore related series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-apothecary-diaries-light-novels-series\"\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries — Light Novels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/book-series\"\u003eBrowse all book series →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-01-manga-paperback","title":"The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Manga) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatsu Hyuuga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNekokurage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eItsuki Nanao\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter breaking a \"curse\" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a \"curse\" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving mysteries?!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatsu Hyuuga is the author of the Apothecary Diaries light novel series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is Nekokurage's first manga adaptation of a light novel series.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.1 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45893341839495,"sku":"9781646090709","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/1227\/1751\/files\/P5jK-i3wK89781646090709.webp?v=1789834004"},{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-04-manga-paperback","title":"The Apothecary Diaries 04 (Manga) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatsu Hyuuga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNekokurage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eItsuki Nanao\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter breaking a \"curse\" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThough Maomao has left the palace behind and returned to her home in the pleasure district, it seems the Inner Court can't do without her! 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While there are plenty of chills to go around, the thrills are perhaps few for the skeptical Maomao...until the evening takes an eerie turn! And still more thrills await when Jinshi requests Maomao's presence on a hunting trip. 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Once this case is closed, Maomao is once again called upon to solve a mystery in the inner court!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatsu Hyuuga\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e light novel series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is Nekokurage's first manga adaptation of a light novel series.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 7.14 x 5.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45999443837063,"sku":"9781646093472","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/1227\/1751\/files\/h0hLAdCLW-9781646093472.webp?v=1790905275"},{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-11-manga-paperback","title":"The Apothecary Diaries 11 (Manga) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatsu Hyuuga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNekokurage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eItsuki Nanao\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter breaking a \"curse\" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSummoned to attend the Emperor on an evening jaunt to an ancient shrine that functions as a rite of passage for the rulers of the land, Maomao makes quick work of the puzzle inside, acquitting herself with aplomb. Having learned more about the Imperial bloodline than a commoner has any right to know, Maomao returns to her post at the Jade Palace. But her aim to stay out of the business of her betters is foiled once again when the Empress Dowager comes calling! 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Has all Maomao's hard work been for a mere assignation, or is there another mystery afoot?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatsu Hyuuga is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e light novel series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is Nekokurage's first manga adaptation of a light novel series.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45999444164743,"sku":"9781646090860","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/1227\/1751\/files\/bxCKSo4lTl9781646090860.webp?v=1790905276"},{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-08-manga-paperback","title":"The Apothecary Diaries 08 (Manga) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatsu Hyuuga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNekokurage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eItsuki Nanao\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter breaking a \"curse\" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe truth of Maomao's birth is revealed?! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSly tactician Lakan's attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a stupor from drinking \"poison\" as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUpon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing and take her home as his wife! 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