The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries

Portraits and Poison

J.T. Williams, Simone Douglas

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Farshore
05 July 2023

Thrillers (Children's&YA); Crime & mystery fiction (Children's&YA); Historical fiction (Children's&YA); True stories (Children's&YA); Work & world of industry Children's & Young Adult

Series: The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries

The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.

The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children’s Book Prize!

Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime.

Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie’s father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo?

It’s the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait – and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn – the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets. With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?

Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.

By: J.T. Williams
Illustrated by: Simone Douglas
Imprint: Farshore
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Unabridged edition
Volume: Book 2
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780008485283
ISBN 10: 0008485283
Series: The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries
Pages: 486
Publication Date: 05 July 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joanna Williams' debut series The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries is a middle grade mystery full of daring adventure in Georgian London.

Reviews for The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison

Reviews for Lizzie and Belle: Drama and Danger Black British Georgian history is effectively brought to life through characters based on real people, but it is the suspense and plot twists that keep the pages turning - Sarah Keating, The Irish Times 'This vivid theatreland mystery - whose atmospheric setting recalls Phillip Pullman's The Ruby and the Smoke series - is deeply rooted in the abolitionist milieu and resonates sonorously today.' The Observer, Chapter Books of the Month, 29th May 2022 Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines. I can't wait to read the next instalment and find out what Lizzie and Belle will get up to next! Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair's Mysteries series