{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-maomaos-notes-on-the-inner-palace-vol-1-9781974768714","title":"The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace, Vol. 1","description":"\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 \n\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! \n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hyuganatsu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Viz Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.70w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781974768714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hyuganatsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44105824174143,"sku":"9781974768714","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9781974768714.jpg?v=1791918037","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/the-apothecary-diaries-maomaos-notes-on-the-inner-palace-vol-1-9781974768714","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}