{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-05-manga","title":"The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 5 by Natsu Hyuuga – Manga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries Vol. 5\u003c\/em\u003e follows Maomao into life in the Outer Palace, where new duties and forbidden places spark her curiosity. Herbal medicine and palace intrigue continue in this illustrated historical mystery manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis contains spoilers for earlier volumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForced to leave the Inner Palace, Maomao finds herself employed by none other than Jinshi, the seemingly ever-present thorn in her side. Immune to his charms, she sets about learning the ways of the Outer Palace, where government officials and military officers handle the daily business of running the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than fear her unfamiliar surroundings, Maomao is fascinated by the soldier-occupied eastern wing. She has been forbidden to enter, but it seems more mysteries await there, and her insatiable curiosity is already piqued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: The Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Manga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory by Natsu Hyuuga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Historical mystery \/ palace intrigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows Maomao, a young woman trained in herbal medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReading order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead Volumes 1–4 before Volume 5, then continue with Volume 6.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Geographic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ New \/ Standard","offer_id":67593843147040,"sku":"9781646090747","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/1301\/8144\/files\/9781646090747-cover-b860579a4c12d3f66a94.jpg?v=1790654359","url":"https:\/\/shopthestoryforge.com\/products\/the-apothecary-diaries-05-manga","provider":"The Story Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}