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The Portrait of a Secret - cover

The Portrait of a Secret

Clara Thorne

Maison d'édition: NOVELSEA

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Portrait artist Vera Moss sees the truth behind every smile she paints. When Julian Cross—a man with a vanished wife and a perfect alibi—moves in next door, she becomes obsessed with uncovering his secrets. Through her canvas and her own investigation, she paints a portrait of a possible killer. But as she gets closer to the truth about Olivia's disappearance, with the help of Olivia's determined sister Margaret, Vera realizes Julian is watching her too. Their deadly dance of suspicion leads to a shocking discovery that will force Vera to question everything she believes about guilt, grief, and the shadows we all hide. A gripping psychological thriller about the danger of looking too close.
Disponible depuis: 06/02/2026.
Longueur d'impression: 93 pages.

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