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.
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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! Dismissed from the rear palace, Maomao returns to service in the outer court as the personal serving woman to none other than Jinshi! That doesn't necessarily make her popular with the other ladies, but a bit of jealousy might be the least of her problems. A mysterious warehouse fire, an official with a very bad case of food poisoning, and the mysterious last will and testament of a deceased craftsman all demand her attention but are these cases really separate, or do they share a troubling connection? Then there's the mysterious military man who continually visits Jinshi. He's strange, maybe even a little twisted... and he seems very interested in Maomao.
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The Apothecary Diaries Light Novel Vol. 1-7 Set English The Apothecary Diaries Complete Light Novel Set Vol. These are genuine Square Enix Books copies suitable for collections. The Apothecary Diaries Complete Light Novel Set Vol.
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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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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in 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. Meanwhile, an ugly scandal ensnares Consort Lishu. Could revealing the truth also unravel the mysteries of recent affairs?.
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Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there.
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IMPORTANT EDITION NOTICE – PLEASE READ This light novel set is a locally published English version and is NOT an official release from major publishers such as Viz Media, Kodansha, Vertical, etc. It is not suitable for collectors. Best for readers who simply want to enjoy the story in English at a more budget-friendly price. Using her deep knowledge of herbs, poisons and remedies, Maomao quietly investigates strange illnesses, accidents and conspiracies affecting nobles and concubines. Her blunt attitude and keen observations catch the attention of powerful figures, pulling her deeper into court politics and dangerous plots. Seller notes that this is a locally published English version aimed at readers who want to enjoy the story without paying.
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