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The Apothecary Diaries 10 (Light Novel)

By Natsu Hyuuga
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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! The Apothecary Diaries 10 (Light Novel) sees Maomao trying to focus on her work after returning to the western capital. However, she has to deal with... Read More
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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!

The Apothecary Diaries 10 (Light Novel) sees Maomao trying to focus on her work after returning to the western capital. However, she has to deal with both the quack doctor and the smart-mouthed young physician Tianyu. Meanwhile, Jinshi's status as an imperial heir doesn't hold the same weight within the western capital's hierarchies. All the visitors from court must tread through these halls of power with utmost care, lest they make new enemies.

The threat of the insect plague also looms. Can one man use secrets from the region's past to counter this colossal menace?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646094257

Publisher: Square Enix

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Square Enix

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tuoko Shino

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 1

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About the Author

Natsu Hyuuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries novel series. Touko Shino is the illustrator of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.

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