On the night she was born, her father died and her mother was forever damaged. 22 years later, January Duzinski works as an embalmer in her grandfather's mortuary. She's quiet, an introvert, brilliant at the piano, and she has a very conflicted relationship with her non-verbal, severely disabled mother, Claire. But things are about to veer off course with the arrival of an attorney representing January's now-deceased maternal grandparents. It seems there is a Steinway concert grand up for grabs...and anything else that once belonged to her mother. What ensues is January's unwitting discovery of Claire's history of unparalleled privilege, strength, and talent. She also learns of the love story that compelled a total disinheritance from her mother's wealthy upbringing in trade for a Polish mortician--January's father. What emerges is a sense of true belonging, and a bone-deep understanding of what it means to be loved... "The Duzy House of Mourning" by Ka Hancock is a fantastic portrayal of a modern family—unconventional, rife with messy secrets, but teeming with love. The sleepy mortuary and quirky characters added another layer of intrigue to the already-engrossing storyline. For readers who love books about identity and self-discovery, this one will top your list! Reader View 5-star