Under the Mourning Veil

Set against the shadowy streets of 1868 New Orleans, this novel follows grief-stricken death portraitist Finola Blakey as she uncovers a startling clue suggesting a recent death may not have been from illness. Drawn into a murder investigation and captivated by a mysterious detective, she must navigate a web of secrets, danger, and desire, all while confronting hidden truths that could threaten her very life.