Review: A Portrait of Death by Rhen Garland
I hope you're all wrapped up warm (at least in the northern hemisphere) as the nights grow colder. It's the best time of year for reading – and Victorian murder mysteries should be on your list! I'm delighted to share my views on another fabulous read, A Portrait of Death by Rhen Garland , organised through Rachel's Random Resources . My thanks to Rachel for the opportunity. A Portrait of Death is a Victorian murder mystery with a paranormal twist. The beginning takes you through a couple of gruesome murders, but the details aren't graphic, so readers of cosy crime can enjoy this tale. The main plot takes you to the sleepy English countryside, to the manor of the Marmis family. A weekend house party quickly turns into a trap when two men are found dead early on. And slowly, the real reasons behind the façade of the event are becoming apparent, but not without further discoveries. When Detective Inspector Elliott Caine begins to investigate, he uncovers...