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Anonymous
Posted March 18, 2010
The Carousel Painter by Judith Miller
The Carousel Painter by Judith Miller was a great book! It is about a woman named Carrington (Carrie) who moves near her friend Augusta in Collinsford, Ohio. The book takes place in 1890. When Carrie moves, she knows that she must find a job soon, so that she can make a living. So, being an artist, she asks Augusta's father if she can be a painter in his carousel factory. He agrees, but it is very tough for Carrie to work there because her fellow workers (who happen to all be men) and their wives are not very accepting of a young girl working at the factory. But worse yet, when Augusta's mother's expensive necklace is stolen, Carrie is the one everyone suspects. Will Carrie be able to stop the madness before it's too late? This is a wonderful story of mystery, love, and determination. It was also a good breath of fresh air to be reading a book that has Christianity in it. Though the story was a little slow for me in the beginning, I'm glad I stuck with it because I defiantly enjoyed the book. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed it! I would like to thank Bethany House for sending me a copy for my review!
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ChristysBookBlog
Posted November 18, 2009
Refreshing historical romance
The Carousel Painter by Judith Miller is a delightful historical romance. Carrie Brouwer has returned home to America after her father's death in France. The two of them had lived in Paris, both practicing their beloved art of painting while he taught student painters to make ends meet. She moves in with her friend Augusta Galloway, but quickly discovers that she is not a welcome guest but a unwelcome pest, so she takes a job painting horses at Augusta's father's carousel factory. There she meets taciturn foreman Josef Kraestner who makes sure that she knows she's not welcome at the factory either, as do the other workers who resent a woman taking a man's job. Throw in an accusation that she stole a valuable necklace from the Galloway home, and Carrie has plenty to keep her busy! Miller writes with a light touch, keeping scenes realistic and the growing romance between Carrie and Josef a joy to read. The main character's growth through faith is carefully written and without pretense or cliche. Carrie and Josef have plenty of chemistry and are the rare couple who I would enjoy reading more about even after their happily ever after.
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