In the book, Hyeon was told that she looked like Princess Hwahyeop, Prince Sado’s favored sister while Deok-im was told by King Yeongjo that she reminds him of Princess Hwapyeong, whom he favors. I was always fascinated by that era in Korean History, despite the tragedies that happened.ĭipping into my The Red Sleeve withdrawals, there was an actual scene in both stories where the female lead were both told they look like one of King Yeongjo’s deceased daughters. These are actual people in Korean history, which made the premise more exciting. The Red Palace features King Yeongjo, Prince Sado, and Lady Hyegyeong The Red Sleeve has King Yeongjo, Lady Hyegyeong, and Lee San/King Jeongjo, who is Prince Sado’s son. There were common characters in the book and the drama. I feel like I’ve mentioned this a million times already, but The Red Palace is one of my most anticipated books of 2022! Having read The Silence of Bones and a few of Forest of Stolen Girls, I knew that The Red Palace will be quite the ride.Īlso, I’m coming off fresh from finishing The Red Sleeve, a historical K-drama I recently became completely obsessed with. June Hur and I are mutuals on social media. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book. This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission through qualifying purchases.Ĭontent Warnings: Graphic Descriptions of Murder, Violence, Torture 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.
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. 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. 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.
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