The Apothecary Diaries 1 by Natsu Hyuuga and Nekokurage Condition:New author of WANDERLUST and HOT

author of WANDERLUST and HOT SUMMER

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an eccentric woman in her sixties

“Written with a lively fancy and a delicate literary sense

The Apothecary Diaries 1 by Natsu Hyuuga and Nekokurage Condition:New author of WANDERLUST and HOTAfter 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 in this lushly illustrated period mystery series! 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