Lady of Ashes

Mystery & Suspense, Historical Mystery, Women Sleuths, Fiction & Literature, Historical
Cover of the book Lady of Ashes by Christine Trent, Kensington Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Christine Trent ISBN: 9780758286154
Publisher: Kensington Books Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Kensington Books Language: English
Author: Christine Trent
ISBN: 9780758286154
Publisher: Kensington Books
Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Kensington Books
Language: English

Only a woman with an iron backbone could succeed as an undertaker in Victorian London, but Violet Morgan takes great pride in her trade. While her husband, Graham, is preoccupied with elevating their station in society, Violet is cultivating a sterling reputation for Morgan Undertaking. She is empathetic, well-versed in funeral fashions, and comfortable with death's role in life--until its chilling rattle comes knocking on her own front door.

Violet's peculiar but happy life soon begins to unravel as Graham becomes obsessed with his own demons and all but abandons her as he plans a vengeful scheme. And the solace she's always found in her work evaporates like a departing soul when she suspects that some of the deceased she's dressed have been murdered. When Graham's plotting leads to his disappearance, Violet takes full control of the business and is commissioned for an undertaking of royal proportions. But she's certain there's a killer lurking in the London fog, and the next funeral may be her own.

Equal parts courage, compassion, and intrigue, Christine Trent tells an unrestrained tale of love and loss in the rigidly decorous world of Victorian society.

Praise for the novels of Christine Trent

"Genuinely engrossing. . .with a rare Regency heroine who loves her work and does it well." Publishers Weekly on By the King's Design

"Exuberant, sparkling, beguiling. . .brims with Dickensian gusto!" --Barbara Kyle, author of The Queen's Lady on The Queen's Dollmaker

"Winningly original. . .glittering with atmospheric detail!" --Leslie Carroll, author of Royal Affairs on The Queen's Dollmaker

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Only a woman with an iron backbone could succeed as an undertaker in Victorian London, but Violet Morgan takes great pride in her trade. While her husband, Graham, is preoccupied with elevating their station in society, Violet is cultivating a sterling reputation for Morgan Undertaking. She is empathetic, well-versed in funeral fashions, and comfortable with death's role in life--until its chilling rattle comes knocking on her own front door.

Violet's peculiar but happy life soon begins to unravel as Graham becomes obsessed with his own demons and all but abandons her as he plans a vengeful scheme. And the solace she's always found in her work evaporates like a departing soul when she suspects that some of the deceased she's dressed have been murdered. When Graham's plotting leads to his disappearance, Violet takes full control of the business and is commissioned for an undertaking of royal proportions. But she's certain there's a killer lurking in the London fog, and the next funeral may be her own.

Equal parts courage, compassion, and intrigue, Christine Trent tells an unrestrained tale of love and loss in the rigidly decorous world of Victorian society.

Praise for the novels of Christine Trent

"Genuinely engrossing. . .with a rare Regency heroine who loves her work and does it well." Publishers Weekly on By the King's Design

"Exuberant, sparkling, beguiling. . .brims with Dickensian gusto!" --Barbara Kyle, author of The Queen's Lady on The Queen's Dollmaker

"Winningly original. . .glittering with atmospheric detail!" --Leslie Carroll, author of Royal Affairs on The Queen's Dollmaker

More books from Kensington Books

Cover of the book From Here To Home by Christine Trent
Cover of the book The First Lady by Christine Trent
Cover of the book Plain Missing by Christine Trent
Cover of the book The Benedict Bastard by Christine Trent
Cover of the book The Language of Sisters by Christine Trent
Cover of the book Stay At Home Dead by Christine Trent
Cover of the book If I Was Your Girl by Christine Trent
Cover of the book Girlfriends by Christine Trent
Cover of the book The Silver Gun by Christine Trent
Cover of the book All Natural Murder by Christine Trent
Cover of the book Against Nature by Christine Trent
Cover of the book Don't Let The Lipstick Fool You: by Christine Trent
Cover of the book One September Morning by Christine Trent
Cover of the book Soul Survivor by Christine Trent
Cover of the book All That's Left by Christine Trent
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy