Nekokurage
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 6
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Description
Maomao has proven her worth to the denizens of the palace time and time again, but she's got her work cut out for her on this occasion! When the ever luminous Jinshi asks for Maomao's help in disguising himself to take care of business outside the palace walls, Maomao must dig deep to mar her employer's heavenly charms! And to make the ploy believable, Maomao herself is roped in to a spot of theater as Jinshi's companion. But Jinshi's "business"...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 3
Language
English
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Description
"After putting on a successful and sensual(?) show of food tasting at the garden banquet, Maomao is the talk of the palace! But she soon discovers that notoriety isn't the only thing the party has granted her! Her collection of hairpins from the event brings the young herbalist a brief window of freedom beyond the palace walls, as she returns to the pleasure district for the first time in ten months! But while reunions with her father and her friends...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 5
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Forced to leave the Inner Court, Maomao finds herself int he employ of none other than Jinshi, the seemingly ever-present thorn in her side. Immune to her new master's charms, Maomao instead sets her mind to her work and to learning the ways of the Outer Court, where government ministers and military officers go about their daily business of running the country. Far from being fearful of her new surroundings, however, Maomao has her insatiable curiosity...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 7
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Proving herself indispensable yet again by saving Jinshi from a horrific fate. Maomao is given the chance to explain her rash behavior during the holy ritual. But when she continues her investigation into the foiled plot, a bizarre outcome awaits, leaving the plucky apothecary impressed by the sheer nerve of the culprit behind it. But admiring the exploits of another won't get Maomao very far when Jinshi tasks her with a feat of her own-- to present...
Author
Series
The apothecary diaries volume 11
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Having figured out the trick to navigating the corridors of the ancient mausoleum found within the Inner Court, Maomao does an admirable job solving the current mystery in front of the emperor and Jinshi. And then the Empress Dowager comes to Maomao, asking her to investigate the late Emperor's curse. Jinshi's past and parentage are revealed!"--
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 10
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books, a division of Square Enix, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling with a tale of old about a spellbinding courtesan who captured the imagination of their family patriarch, it’s up to Maomao to concoct a theatrical scheme to give the ladies a whopper of a story to take home! Later, Maomao goes back to sniffing around the Inner Court to find out the truth about the troubling prevalence of those foreign perfume oils that could spell disaster...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 9
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books, a division of Square Enix, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A festive atmosphere descends upon the Inner Court with the arrival of a long-awaited merchant caravan and its myriad wares. Though the excitement is contagious and even Maomao looks forward to making purchases of her own, she soon cottons on to something potentially sinister about the innocuous goods for sale. Before Maomao can tease out any evidence, however, her attention turns to mushrooms when Jinshi asks her to root out any poisonous varieties...
Author
Series
Publisher
Square Enix
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
After 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 historical mystery series!
The truth of Maomao’s birth is revealed?!
Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game...
The truth of Maomao’s birth is revealed?!
Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game...
Author
Series
Publisher
Square Enix
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Formats
Description
After 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 historical mystery series!
Summoned to attend the Emperor on an evening jaunt to an ancient shrine that functions as a rite of passage for the rulers of the land, Maomao makes quick work of the puzzle inside, acquitting...
Summoned to attend the Emperor on an evening jaunt to an ancient shrine that functions as a rite of passage for the rulers of the land, Maomao makes quick work of the puzzle inside, acquitting...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
After 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!...
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!...
Author
Series
Publisher
Square Enix
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
After 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 historical mystery series!
A festive atmosphere descends upon the Inner Court with the arrival of a long-awaited merchant caravan and its myriad wares. Though the excitement is contagious and even Maomao looks forward to making purchases...
A festive atmosphere descends upon the Inner Court with the arrival of a long-awaited merchant caravan and its myriad wares. Though the excitement is contagious and even Maomao looks forward to making purchases...
Author
Series
Publisher
Square Enix
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
After 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 historical mystery series!
When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling with a tale of old about a spellbinding courtesan who captured the imagination of their family patriarch, it’s up to Maomao...
When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling with a tale of old about a spellbinding courtesan who captured the imagination of their family patriarch, it’s up to Maomao...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 4
Publisher
Square Enix Manga
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
After 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 historical mystery series! Though Maomao has left the palace behind and returned to her home in the pleasure district, it seems the Inner Court can't do without her! Jinshi comes to the erstwhile food taster with a request involving the...
Author
Series
Apothecary diaries volume 8
Publisher
Square Enix Manga & Books, a division of Square Enix, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sly tactician Lakan's attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking "poison" as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time. Upon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing...
Author
Series
Publisher
Square Enix
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
After 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 historical mystery series!
Though Maomao has left the palace behind and returned to her home in the pleasure district, it seems the Inner Court can't do without her! Jinshi comes to the erstwhile food taster with a request involving...
Though Maomao has left the palace behind and returned to her home in the pleasure district, it seems the Inner Court can't do without her! Jinshi comes to the erstwhile food taster with a request involving...
Author
Series
Publisher
Square Enix
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
After 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 historical mystery series!
Maomao succeeds in saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, proving herself indispensable to the palace once more!
But while she is given the chance to explain herself, Maomao has yet to learn that...
Maomao succeeds in saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, proving herself indispensable to the palace once more!
But while she is given the chance to explain herself, Maomao has yet to learn that...
Author
Series
Publisher
Square Enix
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
After 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 historical mystery series!
Forced to the leave the Inner Palace, Maomao finds herself in the employ of none other than Jinshi, the seemingly ever-present thorn in her side! Immune to his charms, Maomao sets about learning the ways...
Forced to the leave the Inner Palace, Maomao finds herself in the employ of none other than Jinshi, the seemingly ever-present thorn in her side! Immune to his charms, Maomao sets about learning the ways...