The Apothecary Diaries 08 (Manga)

The Apothecary Diaries 08 (Manga)By: Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage Series: The Apothecary Diaries After 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! The truth of Maomaos birth is revealed?! Sly tactician Lakans attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess,

no matter the consequences

leading her to wonder

And Ellie is growing

compelling illustrations

Eden becomes fast friends with Darcy

is a game in which a few extraordinary moments–moments of either courage or cowardice–will define the man he becomes

art mirrors life through a glass darkly

and is pulled into danger

introducing an unforgettable cast of characters who will star in many more adventures to come

Monique is not exactly on top of the world

Caught in a desperate situation

McGee is convinced department investigators aren’t sufficiently connected to the city’s lowlifes to get a handle on who's behind the blaze—so he takes the case to Spenser