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THE RED PALACE - JUNE HUR TASCHENBUCH

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

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