The Apothecary Diaries
Feb 2021 · The Apothecary Diaries Vol 1 · J-Novel Club
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In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with herâuntil she was kidnapped and sold into service there.
Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. Thatâs her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomaoâs façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperorâs favorite consort⊠so she can taste the ladyâs food for poison!
At her ladyâs side, Maomao starts to learn about everything that goes on in the rear palaceânot all of it seemly. Can she ever lead a quiet life, or will her powers of deduction and insatiable curiosity bring her ever more adventures, and ever more dangers?
In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with herâuntil ...
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Sarah Cameron
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January 11, 2026
I love that this is basically word for word from the anime (or the anime is word for word from the novel). I love seeing Maomao and Jinshi relationship unfold and all the detective work in the setting of the Imperial Palace! Can't wait to read more!
Pearl A. Bray
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August 7, 2025
It's an awesome story, I watched the anime and wanted to read the source materials. They're so close, which means I'm going to read all the light novels now! lol I gotta know what happens next!
Tabitha C
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February 25, 2025
i love the characters and story, and will be reading more! i think i just need to get used to the writing style.
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