Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2017
The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 1
A servant skilled in herbal medicine breaks a palace curse and lands amid court intrigue.
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Summary: Maomao, a young woman trained in herbal medicine, is stuck working as a lowly servant in the emperor's inner palace. When she quietly breaks a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, she catches the eye of the handsome eunuch Jinshi, who promotes her to food taster. Soon her knowledge of poisons and remedies draws her into one palace mystery after another.








