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.
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“Steeped in rich historical details, Hur’s palace thriller offers a sharp critique of the monarchy’s abuse of power while maintaining a quick pace and crafting a captivating murder mystery.”
— Publishers Weekly
“A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up.”
— Booklist (starred review)“A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package.”
— School Library Journal (starred review)“Deftly celebrates subversive female ingenuity…Transforms true royal drama into a closeup-ready mesmerizing mystery.”
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June Hur is an acclaimed, Edgar Award–winning author of young adult historical novels. Born in South Korea, she spent her formative years in the United States, Canada, and South Korea before studying history and literature at the University of Toronto and working at the city’s public library. Her work has been featured in Forbes and the New York Times and on NPR, CBC, and KBS.