What kind of themes might be explored in the 'raven in the inner palace novel'?

The ending might involve the raven - like character either finding a new place within the inner palace hierarchy or perhaps escaping from it altogether. Maybe there are revelations about the secrets of the inner palace that change everything in the end. It could also be that the character forms new alliances or breaks old ones, which ultimately shapes the final outcome.

I'm not entirely sure as I haven't read it specifically. But generally, a novel with 'raven of the inner palace' in the title might be about a raven in the context of an inner palace. It could involve stories of mystery, court intrigue, or perhaps the raven being a symbol of something within the palace walls.

I don't know who the author of the 'raven of the inner palace novel' is. You could try looking it up in a library database or an online book resource.

Resilience is likely a theme. After the fire, the characters in the novel would have to pick up the pieces and move on. Their ability to bounce back from such a disaster could be a central theme, showing the strength of the human spirit.

One idea could be exploring the backstory of the raven in more detail. Maybe it has a hidden past or a special connection to another character in the inner palace. Another plot could involve the raven getting involved in a mystery within the palace, like a missing item or a strange occurrence that only it can solve.

Perhaps a power - hungry eunuch. He may view the raven as something that is disrupting the order he wants to impose in the inner palace. He would be constantly scheming to undermine the raven's presence and any positive influence it has.

One possible theme could be the concept of the outsider. The uncle, being from another world, is clearly an outsider in the new setting. This can explore how he copes with being different and how others react to him.

Possible themes could include mystery. The black gondola itself gives an air of mystery, so the stories might revolve around secrets or unknown events. Another theme could be love, set against the backdrop of the gondola rides which can be quite romantic.

Perhaps the raven character overcomes all the intrigues in the inner palace and emerges victorious in some way.

Family dynamics could be a theme. The 'trophy son' might be in a complex family situation where his role as such influences how his family members interact with him. Also, the theme of identity might be explored. He has to figure out who he really is beyond being a 'trophy son' that others expect him to be.