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The apothecary diaries. Vol. 1 / story by Natsu Hyuuga ; art by Nekokurage ; compiled by Itsuki Nanao ; character design by Touco Shino; translation, Julie Gonwich ; lettering, Lys Blakeslee.

Hyūga, Natsu, (author.). Nekokurage (Mangaka), (artist.). Nanao, Itsuki, (compiler.). Shino, Tōko, (designer.). Goniwich, Julie, (translator.). Blakeslee, Lys, 1985- (letterer.). Hyūga, Natsu. Graphic novelization of (work): Kusuriya no hitorigoto. (Added Author).

Summary:

"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?!"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781646090709
ISBN: 1646090705
Physical Description: 165 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Publisher: United States : Square Enix Manga, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:	Chiefly illustrations. Translated from Japanese. 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.
Target Audience Note:	Rated T, for Teen.