Hwani’s family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest near a gruesome crime scene. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder.īut in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly.ġ426, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman.Īs they delve deeper into the dead woman’s secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. Click for Summaries of The Silence of Bones and The Forest of Stolen Girls Today, I’m extremely honoured to be able to chat with one of my favourite authors on her publishing journey, writing tales based on the history of her homeland and much more! June Hur’s Works To summarize, you need to read these books ASAP. I also read June Hur’s debut novel, The Silence of Bones, and I’m honestly still in shock with the amount of work and dedication she put into every single line. I’ve already written a full review for it on my blog which you can check out here. Everything about it was just *chef’s kiss*. It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that it is one of the best books I’ve ever read. She's also the author of The Silence of Bones and The Forest of Stolen Girls.If you have been here for sometime, you must have seen how I’ve become a June Hur stan account over the course of the past few monthsĮver since I finished The Red Palace, I was extremely captivated by it. June Hur is a Toronto-based writer, originally from South Korea. 22 books to read for International Women's Day 2022.14 Canadian YA books to watch for in spring 2022.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. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, 18-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse.
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