Join us to discuss THE APOTHECARY DIARIES by Natsu Hyuuga and watch the adaptation. REGISTER for a free copy of volume one (limited to first 10), or contact Leah at lhotchkiss@cooklib.org.
Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. After using her skillsto 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?!
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