{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-maomaos-notes-on-the-inner-palace-vol-1-paperback","title":"The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace, Vol. 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHyuganatsu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMinoji Kurata\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Maomao unravel the mysteries of the inner palace? Find out in this official manga adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e light novels!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaomao's life as an apothecary is turned upside down when she's abducted and sold to the Inner Palace as a maid. She's determined to serve out her contract without drawing attention to herself, but her insatiable curiosity and passion for poisons pull her into a world of palace mysteries! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaomao investigates the mysterious deaths of the emperor's children and secretly intervenes to save a life, but her actions don't go unnoticed. The handsome eunuch Jinshi catches her by surprise and pushes her into becoming one of Consort Gyokuyo's ladies-in-waiting--the food taster, a role she's perfectly suited for because of her expertise in herbology, medicine, and--perhaps most importantly--poison.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Fukuoka Prefecture, Hyuganatsu is a Japanese author best known for the light novel series \u003ci\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e, which has been adapted into two manga series and an anime. Her pen name comes from her favorite fruit, a yuzu-like citrus fruit that is native to Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMinoji Kurata is a Japanese manga artist best known for her manga adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e. Her other works include \u003ci\u003eAssassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun\u003c\/i\u003e, a manga adaptation of the video game \u003ci\u003eAssassin's Creed: China\u003c\/i\u003e. She loves video games, especially the \u003ci\u003eAssassin's Creed\u003c\/i\u003e series and \u003ci\u003eElden Ring\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTouko Shino is a Japanese illustrator best known as the character designer for the light novel series \u003ci\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e. Shino has also done illustrations for the light novels \u003ci\u003eOuroboros Record\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHyakkakyu no Osouji-gakari: Tensei shita Shinmai Kyuujo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKoukyuu no Onayami Kaiketsu shimasu\u003c\/i\u003e (Housekeeper of the Hundred Blossom Palace: Novice Court Lady Resolves the Inner Palace Intrigues).\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 396\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995776225537,"sku":"9781974768714","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1677\/6705\/files\/A-NuSmcIpI9781974768714.webp?v=1793303453","url":"https:\/\/www.gotham-library.com\/fr\/products\/the-apothecary-diaries-maomaos-notes-on-the-inner-palace-vol-1-paperback","provider":"Gotham Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}