Hyūga, Natsu,

The apothecary diaries. 1 / story by Natsu Hyuuga ; art by Nekokurage ; compiled by Itsuki Nanao ; character design by Touco Shino; translation, Julie Gonwich ; lettering, Lys Blakeslee. - 165 pages : chiefly illustrations (some colour) ; 19 cm.

Translation of: Kusuriya no hitorigoto. Reads from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2018 by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD."--Colophon. Based on The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), a Japanese light novel series written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Touko Shino.

"Maomao, 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?!"--

Rated T, for Teen.


Translated from Japanese.

9781646090709 1646090705

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Herbalists--Comic books, strips, etc.
Eunuchs--Comic books, strips, etc.
Courts and courtiers--Comic books, strips, etc.


China--History--Comic books, strips, etc.


Historical comic books, strips, etc.
Detective and mystery comics.
Romance comic books, strips, etc.
Manga.

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