A Crane Among Wolves

In 1506 Joseon, under the brutal reign of King Yeonsan—who seizes land, bans books, and abducts women for his own pleasure—seventeen-year-old Iseul lives a privileged but sheltered life. When her sister Suyeon becomes one of the king’s victims, Iseul sets out for the capital to rescue her, only to realize the king’s power is absolute and defiance means death. Meanwhile, Prince Daehyun, forced to endure his half-brother’s tyranny, plots to overthrow him but lacks trustworthy allies. When Iseul and Daehyun’s paths cross, they unite out of shared hatred for the king, combining Iseul’s influence with Daehyun’s access to attempt an impossible mission: save Suyeon, free the people, and end the tyrant’s reign.