A Crane Among Wolves

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A devastating and pulse-pounding tale that feels all-too-relevant today, based on a true story from Korean history. Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. In 1506, during the tyrannical reign of King Yeonsan, the people suffer under his cruel rule, which includes commandeering land, banning books, and abusing women and girls. Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered life, but when her older sister, Suyeon, becomes the king's latest victim, Iseul ventures into forbidden territory to rescue her. However, she soon realizes the king's power is absolute, and challenging him could lead to death. Meanwhile, Prince Daehyun has spent his life in the shadow of his half-brother, forced to witness the king's predation and abuse of the common folk. Desperate to dethrone him, Daehyun knows that failure in staging a coup could be fatal, and he must find trustworthy allies. When Iseul and Daehyun's paths cross, their mutual contempt is overshadowed by their shared hatred for the king. Combining Iseul's family connections with Daehyun's royal access, they reluctantly unite to undertake a perilous gamble: save her sister, free the people, and destroy a tyrant. 'June Hur reigns supreme in making the past come alive.' - CHLOE GONG. 'Gripping and devastating.' - ANN LIANG. 'There were literally moments in this book where I forgot to breathe.' - ELLEN OH.