A Painted Smile

In "A Painted Smile," young widow Diana Porteous inherits a vast art collection and seeks new purpose through a unique portrait exhibition titled "A Question of Guilt." As she and her friends delve into preparations, they encounter mysterious characters, thefts, and moral dilemmas set against the backdrop of an old seaside schoolhouse. The novel explores themes of art, morality, and complex family relationships, continuing the engaging adventures of beloved characters from Frances Fyfield’s works.