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The Apothecary Diaries 06 (Manga)

Compiled by Itsuki Nanao
Designed by Touco Shino
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Paperback (Manga RTL - TR)
$12.99 US
5"W x 7.12"H x 0.61"D   | 6 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Sep 13, 2022 | 176 Pages | 9781646090860
Age 13 and up | Grades 8-12

After 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!

Maomao has proven her worth to the denizens of the palace time and time again, but she's got her work cut out for her on this occasion!
 
When the ever luminous Jinshi asks for Maomao's help in disguising himself to take care of business outside the palace walls, Maomao must dig deep to mar her employer's heavenly charms! And to make the ploy believable, Maomao herself is roped in to a spot of theater as Jinshi's companion.
 
But Jinshi's "business" takes him right to the gates of the pleasure district! Has all Maomao's hard work been for a mere assignation, or is there another mystery afoot?
Natsu Hyuuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries light novel series.

This is Nekokurage's first manga adaptation of a light novel series.

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After 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!

Maomao has proven her worth to the denizens of the palace time and time again, but she's got her work cut out for her on this occasion!
 
When the ever luminous Jinshi asks for Maomao's help in disguising himself to take care of business outside the palace walls, Maomao must dig deep to mar her employer's heavenly charms! And to make the ploy believable, Maomao herself is roped in to a spot of theater as Jinshi's companion.
 
But Jinshi's "business" takes him right to the gates of the pleasure district! Has all Maomao's hard work been for a mere assignation, or is there another mystery afoot?

Author

Natsu Hyuuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries light novel series.

This is Nekokurage's first manga adaptation of a light novel series.

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