Portraits of a Killer

In this gripping mystery, Louise, the cook at the "Black Feather" inn, inherits five intriguing portraits of Dr. Desmond van Gelder, a criminal she once imprisoned as a young agent. Horrified to learn that he has escaped and taken a hostage, Louise must race against time to unravel the riddles hidden in the portraits and rescue the captive within ten days. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Earlsraven, this story intertwines family secrets and criminal intrigue as young Nathalie Ames discovers her family's legacy of sleuthing.