Lizzie and Belle Mysteries Cover Reveal!
Published on 21/11/2022
We are so excited to share the cover for the next Lizzie and Belle Mysteries book, illustrated by Advocate Art illustrator Simone Douglas! “The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison” is the second book in the series illustrated by Simone. It releases March 30, but you can pre=order now.
We can’t wait to see more of this series, and more amazing projects from Simone!
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