Winter of Despair by Cora Harrison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November, 1853. The body of painter Edwin Milton-Hayes has been discovered, murdered, in his attic studio. Inspector Field has asked for the help of his friends, the writers Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins.
Near the body are the slashed remains of a painting entitled A Winter of Despair. During the search Collins and Dickens discover paintings with faceless people. Unfortunately Collins realises one of these people is his brother Charles.
Collins and Dickens investigate to help clear his name.
Easily read as a standalone story.
An enjoyable and well-written mystery with plenty of suspects to deal with in this cozy historical story.
A NetGalley Book

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