The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray by E. Latimer

With a little help from the strange-but-beautiful girl next door and her paranoid brother, Bryony sets out to break the curse, dodging bloodthirsty paintings, angry mobs and her wicked uncle along the way. Bryony has accidentally unleashed the Gray family curse, and it's spreading fast. When her newest painting escapes the canvas and rampages through the streets of London, Bryony digs into her family history, discovering some rather scandalous secrets her uncle has been keeping, including a deadly curse she's inherited from her missing father. and now her paintings are taking on a life of their own, and customers are going missing under mysterious circumstances. In her spare time, she writes books, makes silly vlogs with the Word Nerds about writing, and reads excessively. With a little help from the strange-but-beautiful girl next door and her paranoid brother, Bryony sets out to break the curse, dodging bloodthirsty paintings, angry mobs and her wicked uncle along the way. When her newest painting escapes the canvas and rampages through the streets of London, Bryony digs into her family history, discovering some rather scandalous secrets her uncle has been keeping. Her uncle keeps her locked in the attic, forcing her to paint for his rich clients. Her middle grade novel, The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray was published by Tundra Books, and was nominated for the Red Maple Fiction Award. Bryony has accidentally unleashed the Gray family curse, and its spreading fast. Her debut novel, The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray, was shortlisted for the OLA Red Maple Award and the Manitoba Young Readers Choice Award. Lemony Snicket meets Oscar Wilde meets Edgar Allan Poe in this exciting and scary middle-grade novel inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray - a family curse is unleashed! Bryony Gray is becoming famous as a painter in London art circles. Summary/Review: Bryony Gray is becoming famous as a painter in London art circles.

The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Bryony Gray by E. Latimer