"In 1861 London, Violet Morgan is struggling to establish a good reputation for the undertaking business that her husband has largely abandoned. She provides comfort for the grieving, advises them on funeral fashion and etiquette, and arranges funerals.
Unbeknownst to his wife, Graham, who has nursed a hatred of America since his grandfather soldiered for Great Britain in the War of 1812, becomes involved in a scheme to sell arms to the South. Meanwhile, Violet receives the commission of a lifetime: undertaking the funeral for a friend of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. But her position remains precarious, especially when Graham disappears and she begins investigating a series of deaths among the poor. And the closer she gets to the truth, the greater the danger for them both…"
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Lady of The Ashes mystery series:
Stolen Remains by Christine Trent releases 10.28.2014
A Virtuous Death by Christine Trent releases 10.28.2014
~Lizzie~
Sounds a very good read.
ReplyDeleteI have a few others in line before it but this one has been high on my watch list for sometime. I am excited to read it.
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