The self-contained mystery itself is very well done too, keeping the reader constantly guessing throughout every step of the way. It’s a strong first entry into the series, and is definitely a great start to the franchise, marking much of what’s to come.
Will Violet be able to find her husband, can she solve the mysterious deaths, and what will become of the Lady of Ashes? Selling arms to the South of the US now, he suddenly goes missing, and, not only that, but it seems there’s a killer on the loose with the poor of London dying. Married to her husband Graham, he’s ignored the business, largely focusing on his hatred of American since his grandfather fought for Great Britain there in 1812. It would pay close attention to detail of the era too, drawing in a number of different themes and ideas, tackling a lot throughout.Īttempting to establish a strong reputation for her business, Violet Morgan is living in 1861 Victorian era London. Setting up the series, it really manages to create an evocative style and tone that is very much all of its own, lending it a strong sense of ambiance. This makes it perfect for both casual readers and long-time returning fans invested in the character developments and arcs.įirst published in 2013 on the 26th of February, this would be the first in the ongoing ‘Lady of Ashes’ series of novels. Each book contains a self-contained mystery, and they can be read on their own, although there are ongoing arcs as part of the overall series. Running for over six books, the series itself would start out in 2013, continuing to 2016, and there would be a spin-off tie-in in 2020 titled ‘The Deadly Hours’ whereby she would collaborate with other authors. Solving mysteries of the time with her husband, she works as an undertaker, as she deals with numerous funerals too, with the series starting out in the 1860s. A collection of novels set in Victorian era England, they take place in the 19th century, and focus on the character of one Violet Morgan, who later becomes Violet Harper. One such series that she’s particularly well known for is that of her long-running ‘Lady of Ashes’ series of novels. A bestselling novelist too, she’s seen her work translated all over the world, reaching readers far and wide with her many series. Taking her ideas and really pushing them to their fullest, she allows her stories to come alive, taking them to another level. Knowing her audience well, she really relates to them in a manner quite unlike anyone else currently working within her field.
Largely writing historical mystery novels, Christine Trent is a highly regarded author with a lot to say, creating an entirely unique style of her own.
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