**June Hur, critically acclaimed author of The Silence of Bones and
The Forest of Stolen Girls, 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.
Praise for The Red Palace:
**An ABA Indie Bestseller
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Forbes Most Anticipated Book of 2022 Selection
**
"A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age
all in one unique package." --School Library Journal, **starred
review
**
"This atmospheric historical mystery will transport and captivate
readers ... A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural
details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up." --Booklist,
starred review
"An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an
emotionally satisfying conclusion ... The perfect book to curl up with
for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue." --NPR
