Raven of the Inner Palace (Novel) Vol. 04

Raven of the Inner Palace (Novel) Vol. 04

MISSING OBJECTS, HIDDEN TRUTHS

A number of things are disappearing around the imperial estate—several prized silkworm cocoons are missing from the Hakkaku Palace, and Kajo gets pulled into a search for another mysteriously lost object. As these happenings occur, Jusetsu and Koshun continue their investigation into what truly happened in the past. Might a nameless ghost hold the key, or does the truth lie elsewhere?

Series Overview: Deep within the palace’s walls lives the secluded and mysterious Raven Consort. Some say she is an old woman, while others claim she is young and beautiful. What all stories agree upon is that she has the power to exorcise spirits, lay fatal curses, and find lost objects—for a price. When the young emperor arrives at the door of the Raven Consort seeking magical assistance, his request could shake up the palace…or perhaps even the entire kingdom.

Biographical Notes:

Kouko Shirakawa is an author in Japan best known for Raven of the Inner Palace.

Ayuko is a prolific artist and manga creator in Japan best known for the manga adaptation of The Earl and The Fairy and the cover illustrations for the Raven of the Inner Palace light novels.

Title Notes:

Popular Genres, palace intrigue, court/succession drama, setting inspired by ancient China, ghosts, magic.

Perfect for fans of Though I Am an Inept Villainess, Heaven Official’s Blessing, I Swear I Won’t Bother You Again!, Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter, A Chinese Fantasy.

Color inserts and several black-and-white manga-style illustrations complement 250-350 pages of text. NOTE: This particular novel series does not have illustrations.

This title has crossover appeal with YA audiences (rated Teen 13+).

More details on Kouko Shirakawa & Ayuko:

Kuoko Shirakawa’s Twitter account

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