The Red Palace
The Red Palace by June Hur is a historical mystery set in Joseon Korea in 1758, published by Square Fish on May 14, 2024. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story follows eighteen-year-old Hyeon, an illegitimate daughter who has secured a position as a palace nurse. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a series of murders occur, and her mentor becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear her friend’s name, Hyeon embarks on a secret investigation that leads her into the treacherous world of court politics.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of crime and suspense as Hyeon teams up with Eojin, a young police inspector, to uncover the truth behind the murders. As they delve deeper into the palace’s secrets, they confront the possibility that the Crown Prince may be involved. The Red Palace explores the complexities of loyalty and justice within a richly detailed historical context, making it a compelling addition to the genres of young adult fiction and mysteries.
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June Hur, New York Times-bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves, returns with The Red Palace—a third evocative, atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kerri Maniscalco.
To enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood…
Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse. All she wants is to keep her head down, do a good job, and perhaps finally win her estranged father’s approval.
But Hyeon is suddenly thrust into the dark and dangerous world of court politics when someone murders four women in a single night, and the prime suspect is Hyeon’s closest friend and mentor. Determined to prove her beloved teacher’s innocence, Hyeon launches her own secret investigation.
In her hunt for the truth, she encounters Eojin, a young police inspector also searching for the killer. When evidence begins to point to the Crown Prince himself as the murderer, Hyeon and Eojin must work together to search the darkest corners of the palace to uncover the deadly secrets behind the bloodshed.
Also by June Hur
The Silence of Bones
The Forest of Stolen Girls
A Crane Among Wolves
Behind Five Willows
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