Christine Trent Books in Order

Christine Trent is a prolific historical mystery author known for weaving intricate tales of women in unusual professions. Her latest entry in the LADY OF ASHES series, featuring Victorian undertaker Violet Harper, is set to release on September 1, 2020, from Sourcebooks. This series joins six novels and three short stories, exploring themes of mortality and the human experience. Trent's historical novels often delve into the lives of women in professions such as dollmaking, waxworking, and drapery, as seen in THE QUEEN'S DOLLMAKER, A ROYAL LIKENESS, and BY THE KING'S DESIGN. Her work, including THE DEADLY HOURS anthology co-authored with Susanna Kearsley, C.S. Harris, and Anna Lee Huber, continues to captivate readers with its unique blend of history, mystery, and suspense.