Description
Set in the early twentieth-century American South, this atmospheric historical novel follows a determined woman who finds unexpected purpose—and independence—in the male-dominated world of funeral work. As she learns the delicate craft of preparing the dead and serving grieving families, she confronts society’s rigid expectations, racial and gender barriers, and the secrets that linger beneath respectable appearances. Richly researched and emotionally vivid, the story explores resilience, community, grief, and the complicated ways people seek dignity in the face of loss.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2019
336 pages
ISBN: 9781496713681
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Undertaker's Assistant by Amanda Skenandore.