A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!
The political tumult of recent days shakes I-sei Province to its core, leaving the western capital looking for leadership. But Gyokuen’s sons scoff at the idea of ruling, while Gyoku-ou’s oldest child is volatile and violent. Although Jinshi tutors Gyoku-ou’s more competent sons in the ways of politics, greater dangers than they could have imagined appear at every step. Maomao still craves a simple life, but perils escalate around her. Between a foreign prince and secrets continuing to swirl around Chue, it may be quite some time before the apothecary gets her wish...
Natsu Hyuuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.
Touko Shino is the illustrator of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.
A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!
The political tumult of recent days shakes I-sei Province to its core, leaving the western capital looking for leadership. But Gyokuen’s sons scoff at the idea of ruling, while Gyoku-ou’s oldest child is volatile and violent. Although Jinshi tutors Gyoku-ou’s more competent sons in the ways of politics, greater dangers than they could have imagined appear at every step. Maomao still craves a simple life, but perils escalate around her. Between a foreign prince and secrets continuing to swirl around Chue, it may be quite some time before the apothecary gets her wish...
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Natsu Hyuuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.
Touko Shino is the illustrator of The Apothecary Diaries novel series.
