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The Lady Mortician's Visions #7
The Vanishing Groom
Ladies left at the altar… a vanishing groom who has taken more than their hearts… a mortician determined to set matters right.
Mortician Phoebe Astin and her brothers, Julius and Ambrose, of The Economic Undertaker loved the chilly winter weather; it was much more befitting to wearing dark suits and burying the dearly departed. However, not all that were buried remained that way, notably two young ladies who appear in spirit form to Phoebe, claiming to have died from heartbreak after being left at the altar, their fortunes stolen.
Determined to help them get justice, Phoebe provided a tip to her beau, Detective Stone, to catch the cad. But suddenly, the weather was not all that was proving to be chilly when, for the first time, Detective Stone dismissed Phoebe’s clue; Julius was ambivalent about her hurt; and an angry Ambrose was most out of sorts. Regardless, there was a cad to be caught, and being dead was no excuse for letting crime go unpunished.
Ideal for fans of Deanna Raybourn, Cara Devlin, Irina Shapiro, and Wendy Vella.
Mortician Phoebe Astin and her brothers, Julius and Ambrose, of The Economic Undertaker loved the chilly winter weather; it was much more befitting to wearing dark suits and burying the dearly departed. However, not all that were buried remained that way, notably two young ladies who appear in spirit form to Phoebe, claiming to have died from heartbreak after being left at the altar, their fortunes stolen.
Determined to help them get justice, Phoebe provided a tip to her beau, Detective Stone, to catch the cad. But suddenly, the weather was not all that was proving to be chilly when, for the first time, Detective Stone dismissed Phoebe’s clue; Julius was ambivalent about her hurt; and an angry Ambrose was most out of sorts. Regardless, there was a cad to be caught, and being dead was no excuse for letting crime go unpunished.
Ideal for fans of Deanna Raybourn, Cara Devlin, Irina Shapiro, and Wendy Vella.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2025
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Helen Goltz
78 books133 followersHelen is a hybrid-published, Amazon best-selling author. After studying English Literature, Media, and Communications at universities in Queensland, Australia, and obtaining a Counselling Diploma, Helen Goltz has worked as a journalist, producer and marketer in print, TV, radio and public relations. Born in Toowoomba she has made her home in Brisbane, Australia with her journalist husband, Chris, and Boxer dog, Baxter.
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December 27, 2025
Love this series! It’s so rare, as an Australian reader, to find books not only set in this country, but in my state, and a city I’m familiar with?… well, that’s as rare as hens teeth (or just about).
Once again, we follow the adventures of Phoebe Astin, and her immediate family, with the occasional POV from other characters that round out the investigation, as they try to solve a ‘mystery-of-the-week’ style case. Fun, fast paced and utterly charming.
The books are free of graphic violence and there is no sexual content, so it is quite refreshing to read a book that focuses on a good plot, great characters, and some rather unconventional occupations for ladies in the later part of the 19th century. I find these books just a great way to relax - no phones, no tv or any other distractions to divert the characters attention. Anyway, this is a series that has to be read from the start to get the most out of the books as there are a lot of happenings from previous stories that are mentioned in each of the following books.
Once again, we follow the adventures of Phoebe Astin, and her immediate family, with the occasional POV from other characters that round out the investigation, as they try to solve a ‘mystery-of-the-week’ style case. Fun, fast paced and utterly charming.
The books are free of graphic violence and there is no sexual content, so it is quite refreshing to read a book that focuses on a good plot, great characters, and some rather unconventional occupations for ladies in the later part of the 19th century. I find these books just a great way to relax - no phones, no tv or any other distractions to divert the characters attention. Anyway, this is a series that has to be read from the start to get the most out of the books as there are a lot of happenings from previous stories that are mentioned in each of the following books.
August 2, 2025
Fun series
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading The Lady Mortician's Visions series. They are thrilling, they keep me guessing, and make me smile and laugh. I recommend the entire series for an easy fun read. I also love how Helen Goltz intertwines actual history within her fictional stories. Thanks for the great read. Kathy Brazzle
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading The Lady Mortician's Visions series. They are thrilling, they keep me guessing, and make me smile and laugh. I recommend the entire series for an easy fun read. I also love how Helen Goltz intertwines actual history within her fictional stories. Thanks for the great read. Kathy Brazzle
July 26, 2025
I love this series of books
The characters are so fantastic and we learn something new about them with every new book. The idea of a mortuary and its family being the center of these books is so unique. I can’t wait to read the next instalment!
The characters are so fantastic and we learn something new about them with every new book. The idea of a mortuary and its family being the center of these books is so unique. I can’t wait to read the next instalment!
July 28, 2025
A wonderful story!
This author deserves more than 5 stars! I've enjoyed everything she's written and look forward to more. This family has so much more to share, and I will be right there with them. Well done!
This author deserves more than 5 stars! I've enjoyed everything she's written and look forward to more. This family has so much more to share, and I will be right there with them. Well done!
February 22, 2026
The Vanishing Groom
The mortician Phoebe speaks with spirits. Most want help to find their murderer or to let family know of something. Now they want girls to know that men are leaving them at the altar after taking their monies.
The mortician Phoebe speaks with spirits. Most want help to find their murderer or to let family know of something. Now they want girls to know that men are leaving them at the altar after taking their monies.
August 6, 2025
Wonderful!!!
I am truly enjoying this series. This story was extremely well done. Cannot wait until the next story. Please keep them coming.
I am truly enjoying this series. This story was extremely well done. Cannot wait until the next story. Please keep them coming.
August 15, 2025
5 stars
Love this series! ‘M only sorry that there is not another ready for me to order presently so I can continue.
Love this series! ‘M only sorry that there is not another ready for me to order presently so I can continue.
August 15, 2025
Lady Mortician
Love this series. Strong women with heart and the men who respect them. Can't wait to read the next one!
Love this series. Strong women with heart and the men who respect them. Can't wait to read the next one!
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