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The Apothecary Diaries

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Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
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Erika Ikeda Natsu Hyuuga
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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!

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?!

Source: SQUARE ENIX USA, Vol. 1

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Intrigue Attempted Drugging Birth Secrets Death Drugs Political Crime Politics Pregnancy Battle of Wits Discrimination Experiments Superstitions Death › Suicide Drugs › Alcohol Health › Medical History › Historical Fiction Philosophy › Knowledge As A Goal In Itself
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Historical › Ancient China
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Episodic with Underlying Continuous Plot Art Style › Elaborate

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Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) / Vol 8, Chap 41 (S2)
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Vol 8, Chap 40 (S1) / Vol 17, Chap 85 (S2)

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