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Undertaker’s Mutes (and a little Lord of Secrets news)

by on Feb.19, 2013, under Uncategorized

An undertaker's mute

The undertaker’s mute was a hired mourner who lent an appropriately gloomy air to funeral proceedings.

Today I’m at Romancing the Past, discussing the curious 19th century occupation of undertaker’s mute.

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Also, if you’re one of NetGalley’s “professional readers,” my upcoming release Lord of Secrets is now available for review on the NetGalley site. Click here to request an advance copy.

(If you’re not a professional reader, you can still pre-order Lord of Secrets here.)

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