'Bound to tug at your heart strings' ELIZA CHAN
A tale of star-crossed lovers, political intrigue and mysticism inspired by Korean mythology and set in the Joseon dynasty.
'Whether I remember or not, it seems I am destined to love you.'
Lady Seomun Bin has a secret: she is a cross-dressing byeoksa, or ghost-stalker. Born with the unenviable ability to see spirits, she is forced to disguise herself as a man to perform exorcisms in order to break this curse which puts those around her in danger.
One night, Bin sneaks into a lavish party at Sagokjeong, the chief state councillor's country home. There, she bumps into Hyun Eun-ho, a loyal servant to the King sent to investigate the chief state councillor's suspected treason and one of the most eligible bachelors of the Joseon court. Eun-ho feels an inexplicable attraction towards Bin and tries to get closer to her, while Bin, for reasons of her own, attempts to avoid him. However, they keep crossing paths, becoming increasingly entangled by the inescapable threads of fate.
Meanwhile, a darker presence is growing in power in the Underworld and the boundaries between the physical world and the one beyond continue to grow thinner. As evil forces seek to exert their influence over the court, Bin and Eunho must work together to overthrow them.
Where will their destined connection lead? Will they finally be able to break the curse?
Rezensionen / Stimmen
A vividly imagined fantasy of courtly intrigue reminiscent of the best Korean dramas. Come for the cross-dressing exorcist, stay for the sweeping love story that's bound to tug at your heart strings. -- ELIZA CHAN, author of Fathomfolk Propulsive and compulsively readable, The Legend of Lady Byeoksa is a sweeping, romantic tale about reforging your own destiny. Set in an expansive fantasy world with a rich tapestry of elements drawn from Korean folklore, this is an engaging, imaginative book perfect for readers who wish to be transported. -- JIHYUN YUN, author of And the River Drags Her Down
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Headline Publishing Group
Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0354-2430-6 (9781035424306)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Esther Park strives for memorability in her writing. She mainly writes historical fantasy and YA fiction. Her other works include REVELATIONS OF THE GARDEN (2023), OCCULT GIRL (2022), and D-CLUB QUEEN'S SUMMER (2016). She was the winner of the 1 BIR Marshmallow Fiction Contest for her YA series MICHAELA (2017), and her web novel saw her win the prestigious detective/mystery/thriller award organized by Korean entertainment giants KakaoPage, CJ ENM and Studio Dragon.
