Bryony Gray's portraits are becoming very popular in late 19th century London, but they come with a terrible price. Locked in an attic by her aunt and uncle, Bryony spends her time dreaming of some sort of escape. Then there are the strange rumours that she sometimes hears, rumours about the people she has painted going missing. During one of her paintings, things go very wrong. Bryony is angered by her overbearing and cruel aunt and she ruins the portrait. Little does she know that she has inadvertently awoken her family's long hidden curse. The ruined portrait comes to life, tears its way through the canvas and makes its way down the London streets. Horrified, Bryony sets off on her own adventure to finally solve her mysterious past. Along the way she meets some unlikely friends and some truly disturbing enemies. With a fiery and smart protagonist and genuinely scary scenes, The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray is a clever spin on The Portrait of Dorian Gray. With tons of twists and surprises and scenes that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, it's a real treat that should not be missed by any mystery or horror fan. I recommend it for Ages 11 and up!
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