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The Red Palace by June Hur
3.0

Historical fiction mystery romance focused around the time the mentally ill crown prince Sado of Korea ruled during the Joeson dynasty. From the perspective of a young nurse, whose high ranking father does not recognize her since she is low born to his concubine.

When her mentor nurse is suddenly arrested for a murder that the Prince is suspected of, she links up with a handsome young detective to help free her teacher.

Engaging. Postscript tells a but about the real story of the mentally ill prince who had a eunuch beheaded and was eventually killed by his father. He potentially killed around 100
People and his name was not allowed to be spoken for decades.

Story feels highly improbable but still a good read.