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 by
Alyson Hilbourne.
Original Commission Context
- Publication: The People’s Friend – Long Reads
- Story Title: Murder at The Hotel
- Writer: Alyson Hilbourne
- Theme: Secrets, inheritance, and moral choice
- Mood: Suspenseful, reflective
- Season: Any
Plot: DI Vicky Allen tries to solve the case of stolen jewellery from a museum. Meanwhile, her husband, Darren, has bother of his own when the housing site he is in charge of is vandalised.
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.
