Lady of Ashes historical mystery series

In 1861 London, Violet Morgan is struggling to establish a good reputation for the undertaking business that her husband has largely abandoned. She provides comfort for the grieving, advises them on funeral fashion and etiquette, and arranges funerals. Unbeknownst to his wife, Graham, who has nursed a hatred of America since his grandfather soldiered for Great Britain in the War of 1812, becomes involved in a scheme to sell arms to the South. Meanwhile,...

When the tarot readings of Queen Victoria's palace servant come true, undertaker Violet Harper must discover if the mysterious deaths of the Queen's daughter's friends are coincidence or part of a larger nefarious plan.