Lady of Ashes
Lady of Ashes Series, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Polly Lee
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By:
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Christine Trent
About this listen
A female undertaker in Victorian London suspects death by unnatural causes in a mystery "rich with historical incidents and details" (Publishers Weekly).
Only a woman with an iron backbone could succeed as an undertaker in Victorian England, 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 disappears, 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.
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- Cat Martin
- 06-11-23
A wonderful read
I just couldn’t stop listening. Got completely engrossed in the unfolding story. Nice historical references. Laughed and cried along the way.
I particularly enjoyed the description of our heroine meeting a rather famous man below stairs - no spoilers!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-07-22
Intriguing
Loved it, different, characters intetesting and varied. Good twist at the end,,, plenty of historical titbits. Well done....
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- xBethyboox
- 13-12-24
Loved it!
Easy read/listen with an absolutely wonderful narrator! Such a beautiful voice and accent, which just fitted the character perfectly! I loved everything about the book, the storylines, the characters, the narrator, the whole funeral side of it, the adopting of an orphan, just all of it! I’ll be listening to it again many times in the future I’m sure when I’m looking for a comfort read or in a book hangover and I’m definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series!
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- R. L. Woods
- 04-03-23
Sounds like Siri reading a book,
The story is goods, I'm 8 chapters in and the narrator Polly Lee is great when not speaking in the English accent.
When Polly Lee is dictating as Violet Morgan it's as if Siri is dictating, it's just too stilted which is a shame as it makes for hard listening.
Will Persevere as the story is intriguing.
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