- Puzzling crime element
- Quirky side characters
- Multiple suspects
- Unsympathetic victim
- Light humor
- Community Connections
- Sidekick Pet
- Red Herring
- Murder
- Gossipy Best Friend
- Cop or other authority figure that discourages amateur sleuth
This was a great mini mystery. It kept me engaged through all the letters and the ending was a real surprise. I have so much fun. This is a great idea! Keep them coming!!
I am 2 letters in now and I absolutely am hooked. I am so looking forward to the next letter!!! I think I have a lead but my sloth skins are not the best. Can't wait to find out who did it!!!!
Leslie, your excitement just made my day! ️ I’m so glad you’re enjoying The Portrait of Deception—your detective instincts are exactly what Lydia Bellweather loves in a fellow sleuth. The next letter is on its way, and I can’t wait for you to see what clues unfold. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! ✉️✨ I appreciate you! Warmly, Dawn Porter
So much fun! I plan to read it again. Thank you for a fun story escape.
Best, Alice
Dear Alice,
Your review absolutely made my day! Knowing The Portrait of Deception gave you that perfect story escape - and that you want to read it again - is the highest compliment I could receive!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Reviews like yours remind me exactly why I love creating these handwritten adventures. Here's to many more cozy mystery escapes by lanternlight! ️
With gratitude,
Dawn
I loved this small town mini-mystery. I'm already invested in the characters since I receive Murder at The Sugar and Spice Bakery so I loved watching Lydia crack another case. Tiger is a delight as always. It's amazing how all the pieces come together.
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for this amazing review! ️ I'm so thrilled you loved The Portrait of Deception and that you're already so invested in Lydia's world. It makes my heart happy to know Tiger continues to delight you - he does have quite the snarky personality.
Your observation about how all the pieces come together means everything to me as the storyteller. Thank you for being such a loyal cozy mystery lover and for sharing your experience!
Happy sleuthing! ✨
Dawn
She totally loves it!
I am now the best giftgiiver in her world.
Frequent enough to keep her interested without intruding on her time. Short even timeline to keep her end of year schedules on track.
Thank you so much for sharing this! We love hearing that The Portrait of Deception made the perfect gift for your BFF. It means the world to know she’s enjoying the mystery without the time crunch. You just made our day (and hers)! ️