The Lady of Ashes - (Lady of Ashes Mysteries) by Christine Trent (Paperback)

The Lady of Ashes is a captivating historical mystery novel set in Victorian London, following the story of Violet Morgan, an undertaker with an iron backbone who takes great pride in her trade.

As she navigates through life and work, Violet's peculiar but happy life begins to unravel when her husband becomes obsessed with his own demons and abandons her.

With the solace she finds in her work evaporating, Violet 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.

Will Violet uncover the truth behind the murders and protect herself from harm? Dive into this gripping tale of love, loss, and intrigue in Victorian society.