{"product_id":"the-red-palace","title":"The Red Palace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune Hur, critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Forest of Stolen Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, returns with \u003ci\u003eThe Red Palace—\u003c\/i\u003ea third evocative, atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kerri Maniscalco.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseon (Korea), 1758.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Red Palace\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ABA Indie Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eForbes Most Anticipated Book of 2022 Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47519068094719,"sku":"*R0009762*","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/8920513482633.jpg?v=1762881062","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/the-red-palace","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}