{"product_id":"the-apothecary-diaries-08-manga","title":"The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 8 by Natsu Hyuuga – Manga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Apothecary Diaries Vol. 8\u003c\/em\u003e explores La Kan’s past and the secrets surrounding Maomao’s identity. Personal history takes center stage in this illustrated historical mystery manga of herbal medicine and palace intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis contains spoilers for earlier volumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter losing to Maomao at elephant chess, La Kan drinks his punishment “poison” and passes out. In his dreams, he revisits a long-lost past: an affair with a certain courtesan and the events that led him to meet his daughter for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he wakes at Verdigris, another decision awaits. Pressed to buy the freedom of a courtesan of his choosing and take her home as his wife, whom will La Kan pick?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: The Apothecary Diaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 8\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\u003eExplores La Kan’s past and Maomao’s identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReading order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead Volumes 1–7 before Volume 8, then continue with Volume 9.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Geographic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ New \/ Standard","offer_id":67593856712992,"sku":"9781646091348","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/1301\/8144\/files\/9781646091348-cover-632ab2b1c22282043f41.jpg?v=1790654398","url":"https:\/\/shopthestoryforge.com\/products\/the-apothecary-diaries-08-manga","provider":"The Story Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}