Portrait of a Murder - Stella Whitelaw Reviews
Description:ISBN 0709092725 /
Newest Review: ... soon entering dangerous waters with DI Brice Macdonald as Harriet's confident and who Harriet secret lusts after, we have the ... more
... posh well-off owner and the dangerous art thief. There is also a dangerous ex-boyfriend and a need to make some money, maintain the shop and start an acting career; I haven't mentioned the explicit sex scene and the constant sexual undertones.
This wasn't a bad book but neither was it brilliant either, entering the weird world of Harriet/Henrietta/Harry was too confusing at times especially when the only difference between the three was what they wore but was used in the third person throughout when that character ...more
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A portrait of a murder is a novel by Stella Whitelaw telling the story of Harriet Dale, Harriet Dale is a private investigator, shop owner, model, actress who is asked to find out about a stolen painting. Throughout we are taken on a journey through Harriet's sub-conscious with Harriet the streetwise PI, Henrietta her alter-ego as the fashion savvy model and Harry as the teenage nerd. All are used in Harriet's investigation into the mysterious painted lady, this is a painting of a 19th century lady whose portrait appears to echo her near future murder and is said to be cursed. WE are soon entering dangerous waters with DI Brice Macdonald as Harriet's confident and who ... Read the complete review
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