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The 3 reasons people love The Apothecary Diaries

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  1. You like a poison or an illness to explain in each case.

  2. You like Maomao, blunt and curious, unimpressed by royalty.

  3. You like court intrigue in an imperial palace inspired by ancient China.

Picks that share your reasons

Which reasons were yours?

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  • The Rose of Versailles1979

    • court intrigue in an imperial palace inspired by ancient China

    Good for you if you like the French Revolution seen from inside the palace.

  • My Happy Marriage2023

    • Maomao, blunt and curious, unimpressed by royalty

    Good for you if you like watching Miyo learn she is worth something.

  • The White Queen2013

    • court intrigue in an imperial palace inspired by ancient China

    Good for you if you like the Wars of the Roses told from inside the court.

  • In This Corner of the World2016

    • Maomao, blunt and curious, unimpressed by royalty

    Good for you if you like Suzu, dreamy and stubborn, keeping a household going.

  • The Crown2016

    • court intrigue in an imperial palace inspired by ancient China

    Good for you if you like the second half of the 20th century seen from inside Buckingham Palace.

  • Moriarty the Patriot2020

    • a poison or an illness to explain in each case
    • court intrigue in an imperial palace inspired by ancient China

    Good for you if you like a cat-and-mouse game with Sherlock Holmes.

  • Shōgun2024

    • court intrigue in an imperial palace inspired by ancient China

    Good for you if you like feudal Japan seen through a stranded English pilot.

  • The Magnificent Century2011

    • court intrigue in an imperial palace inspired by ancient China

    Good for you if you like the Ottoman court of the 16th century in full costume.

  • Monster2004

    • a poison or an illness to explain in each case

    Good for you if you like a doctor hunting the patient whose life he saved.

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