'Court politics and hierarchal society are the stunning backdrop of June Hur’s page-turning, atmospheric The Red Palace. ' Compulsively readable and utterly unique, The Red Palace is a must-read murder mystery steeped in royal intrigue.' -Jennifer Lynn Barnes, New York Times-bestselling author of The Inheritance Games If slow-burn romances, well-paced plots and historical fiction set somewhere other than the West interest you, this book might just be your new favorite read.' -Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades 'Hur is known for her stunning female-centered historical YA novels, and this is arguably her darkest book yet. The perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue.' -NPRĪ Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2022Ī School and Library Journal Best Book of 2022Ī New York Public Library Best Book of 2022Ī Globe and Mail Best Book of 2022 selectionĪ 2022 Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention 'An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion. A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up.' - Booklist, starred review 'This atmospheric historical mystery will transport and captivate readers. 'A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package.' - School Library Journal, starred review 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.įorbes Most Anticipated Book of 2022 Selection In her hunt for the truth, she encounters Eojin, a young police inspector also searching for the killer. Determined to prove her beloved teacher's innocence, Hyeon launches her own secret investigation.

All she wants is to keep her head down, do a good job, and perhaps finally win her estranged father's approval.īut 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. 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.

To enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood.

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.

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