Join Mostly Books at St. Nicolas Church in Abingdon to celebrate the paperback release of Dani Heywood-Lonsdale’s debut historical fiction novel, ‘The Portrait Artist’. 

‘About The Portrait Artist:

One morning in 1890, a painting wrapped in brown paper appears on the steps of the National Gallery, causing a sensation. It’s unmistakably by Timothy Ponden-Hall, an artist thought dead for 50 years, whose works were famed for allegedly capturing the souls of their subjects.

The gallery enlists renowned art historian Solomon Oak to investigate, as rumours sweep through London. Joining him is his daughter Alice, a sheltered yet passionate student with ambitions beyond her expected path. As they delve into Ponden-Hall’s legacy, they uncover secrets that will shake their family and Victorian society. Set between London and Oxford, The Portrait Artist is a twisting historical debut exploring race, fame, and long-hidden truths.’

Image and text credit: Mostly Books, Abingdon