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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery! The birth of Gyokuyou's son earns her the title of empress and rewrites court politics. Jinshi can also no longer continue his pretense as a eunuch at the rear palace. Although the Shi clan's demise restores peace, threats still loom--including an impending plague of insects. Maomao, as ever, finds herself caught up in new dangers. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou's homeland, Maomao heads west. But something is lurking in the shadows of the glittering city, and the apothecary must uncover it or face certain peril...
Is The Apothecary Diaries 05 (Light Novel) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This historical fantasy mystery features palace intrigue, political maneuvering, and investigations into threats like plagues. Content is clean with mild peril and no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include plague/epidemic and political violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the clever heroine solving mysteries in an imperial palace setting with political intrigue and adventure.