The Red Palace

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves - an atmospheric historical romance perfect for fans of K-dramas

By: June Hur

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Paperback | 27 May 2025 | Edition Number 1

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352 Pages

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14+

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19.7 x 12.9 x 2.5

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From the New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves, The Red Palace is an atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kerri Maniscalco - WITH A BONUS EPILOGUE!

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

1758, Joseon. Four women are murdered in a single night and palace nurse Hyeon suddenly finds herself thrust into the dark and dangerous world of court politics, when all she wanted to do was keep her head down.

The prime suspect is none other than, Nurse Jeongsu, Hyeon's closest friend and mentor. Determined to prove her beloved teacher's innocence, Hyeon launches her own secret investigation which runs her into the path of Eojin, the young police inspector who has been assigned to the case.

As evidence begins to point to the Crown Prince himself as the murderer, will Hyeon and Eojin be able to reconcile their differences and face the truth?

About the Author

June Hur is a bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of YA historicals, including The Silence of Bones, The Forest of Stolen Girls, The Red Palace, and A Crane Among Wolves. Born in South Korea, June spent her formative years in the USA, 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, NPR, The New York Times, CBC, and KBS. June resides in Toronto with her family and can be spotted writing in coffee shops.

Industry Reviews

Compulsively readable and utterly unique, The Red Palace is a must-read murder mystery steeped in royal intrigue.

Court politics and hierarchal society are the stunning backdrop of June Hur's page-turning, atmospheric The Red Palace. Hur's meticulous worldbuilding and immersive storytelling will have readers totally obsessed.

Hur's Joseon mysteries are groundbreaking, and this retelling of Prince Sado is no exception . . . Hur set the bar high with her previous works and has cleared it with room to spare. 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 ... Hur deftly incorporates the class system, patriarchal restrictions, and court politics, as well as Korean words, into the storyline, broadening the world and cultural richness of the story ... A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up. - Booklist, starred review

Gripping ... An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion that beautifully binds fiction to fact. It's the perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue. - NPR

I've devoured every book June Hur has written, so no surprise here that her newest book is one of my favorite reads of the year so far. ... I might as well inject Hur's writing straight into my veins for how quickly I gobble up everything she writes. Seriously, it's that good. - BookRiot

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

Deftly celebrates subversive female ingenuity. With captivating cinematic flair, [Hur] transforms true royal drama into a closeup-ready mesmerizing mystery . . . Seamlessly combines court intrigue, multiple murders and forbidden love to create a riveting YA historical thriller. - Shelf Awareness

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