The Red Palace

By: June Hur

Narrated by: Michelle H. Lee

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.

Enthralling novel

could not put it down. It was so good! the main characters come to life as the intrigue and mystery is to be found at every turn. I am delighted to have found this gem.

Listened in a day

This book had a hold on me! I finished it within 24 hours which is rare for me. It's a truly wonderful concoction of history, trueish crime/mystery with a dash of romance.

Excellent narration to a fascinating historical fiction story

I’ve not read much historical fiction based in Asian/Pacific countries. This was so interesting! I learned so much about the history of this nation and culture which is so different than mine - all while being entertained by a murder mystery and romance subplot. Wonderful characters and a great story.

Historical K-Drama!

Loved this book! The descriptions and story is in general great, I love the romance and the type of not super slow slow burn. The main character is fun to listen to and I enjoyed her thoughts and feelings.
I recommend this book if you love K-dramas and want to have a book that is like that between shows. I look forward to reading more from this author!

Very Intriguing

I got this book because I was in a bit of a book slump. It's not one of my typical go-too's. But I'm glad I stepped out, I thoroughly enjoyed this. The twist and turns were interesting, and the mc's are amazing. Definitely a fan now.