{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-08-manga-paperback","title":"The Apothecary Diaries 08 (Manga) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatsu Hyuuga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNekokurage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eItsuki Nanao\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter 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!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe truth of Maomao's birth is revealed?! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSly 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUpon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing and take her home as his wife! But will any of the flowers there catch his eye when his heart is in love with a memory?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatsu Hyuuga is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e light novel series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is Nekokurage's first manga adaptation of a light novel series.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45600507592748,"sku":"9781646091348","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-apothecary-diaries-08-manga-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}