![]() ![]() ![]() When immersing myself in Trent's gripping world of undertaking in misty London, I couldn't raise any interest in the American Civil War, which unfortunately became an important part of the plot. What I did mind was the storyline about the American Civil War. Having said that, I didn't mind so much because I couldn't get enough of it. ![]() There was plenty of funeral and mourning etiquette sprinkled throughout Lady of Ashes, but unfortunately I always 'noticed' when Trent was dropping more of her research into the tale. Contrary to the social expectations of the time, Violet performs all of the duties of an undertaker a position usually performed by men alone. Set in London in 1861, Violet Morgan is married to Graham Morgan, of Morgan Undertaking. When I heard about the lead character in Christine Trent's Lady of Ashes, I just knew I had to read this book. (Here's a great summary of Victorian mourning etiquette from author Tracy Chevalier). For some reason, I've always been fascinated by the Victorian traditions of mourning: black crepe, hair brooches, mourning jewellery, funeral etiquette and the list goes on. ![]()
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