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Lady of Ashes by Christine Trent

Lady of Ashes

Lady of Ashes #1

Christine Trent

420 pages • first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Lady of Ashes by Christine Trent is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive historical mysteries with strong, resilient protagonists navigating both societal expectations and personal dangers in richly detailed Victorian settings.

Description

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 ste...

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Community Reviews

3.17
based on 388 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 75%

adventurous: 62%

dark: 37%

emotional: 25%

informative: 12%

Pace

60% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
83% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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