About This Artwork
This illustration was commissioned for The People’s Friend – Long Reads,
a long-form narrative publication produced in a book-style format.
The artwork was illustrated by Gerard Fay for a commissioned story written for The People’s Friend.
Original Commission Context
- Publication: The People’s Friend – Long Reads
- Story Title: Murder at The Hotel
- Writer: Alyson Hilbourne
- Theme: Finding the culprit
- Mood: Intrigue
- Season: Summer
Plot: Maggie and her sister are staying at a hotel together for their annual holiday. When the proprietor is murdered, Maggie is intent on finding the culprit.
Publication Reference
This illustration was originally commissioned for a story published by
The People’s Friend as part of its Long Reads programme
View the published story on The People’s Friend website
Format & Download
High-resolution digital artwork
A4 book-cover orientation
Supplied as a print-ready image file
Digitally delivered immediately on purchase
Usage & Licensing
This artwork is available for private purchase, reference, and licensed reuse by authors, publishers, and interested parties.
Purchasing this artwork does not transfer publication rights.
Any form of publication — including print, digital, or commercial release — requires prior permission from the artist.
Original first-publication rights for the commissioned story remain with The People’s Friend.
All artwork copyright and licensing permissions are retained by Gerard Fay.
