The Fake Child

In the second installment of Helen Goltz's series, Miss Phoebe Astin, a talented mortician and medium, becomes involved in solving a twenty-year-old mystery surrounding a kidnapped child and unresolved family secrets. Teaming up with detective Harland Stone and journalist Lilly Lewis, Phoebe navigates a case filled with love, murder, and supernatural hints, all set against the richly detailed backdrop of 1890 Australia. The story combines elements of mystery, paranormal visions, and historical authenticity, showcasing the quirks and adventures of a family running a funeral business.