Carrington Brouwer is an amazing painter and now that she needs to support herself, she looks for work and finds it painting beautifully carved carousel horses. Working at the factory is not easy though. Many of the men and their wives are not happy to have Carrie there, despite her talent and hard work. Her work is sabotaged several times and then things beginning disappearing and all evidence points to her, putting all that she loves at risk.My Thoughts
The Carousel Painter is set in the late 19th century when the job Carrie holds was really for men only. Throughout the story, Carrington is learning more about what salvation truly means and how to depend on God to help her with her character. Miller weaves salvation into the storyline in simple conversations, giving gentle reminders about growing as a Christian and how the little things in life help develop character. I had figured out the 'mystery' long before it was revealed at the end of the book, but still enjoyed it {even if I could have smacked the detective upside the head for being so blind}.
The Giveaway
***This giveaway is now closed.***
If you'd like to win a copy of The Carousel Painter, just leave a comment on this post and I'll put your name in the 'hat'. Comments for the giveaway will be open until next Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 8pm. I'll randomly pick a winner and announce next Saturday. This giveaway is open only to US residents.
On My Nightstand
- Blue Like Playdough ~ Tricia Goyer
- Dawn's Prelude ~ Tracie Peterson
- Becoming a Good Bible Study Girl ~ Lysa TyrKeurt
Be sure to stop by and visit 5 Minutes for Books and their monthly meme called "What's on Your Nightstand?" and also the Saturday Review.
I was given these products to review by Bethany House. I do not have to return the products.
I was not paid for this post. All opinions expressed in this post are mine.
I'd love to win a copy of "The Carousel Painter." Thanks for doing this!
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ReplyDeleteLove Love Love Judith Miller, and this is actually one I havent read!
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Oh, I'd love to read this book!
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Sounds like a good read. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm always up for a good read ;) THANKS for the giveaway!
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I Love books placed in the 19th century.
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Joyful
moma 3 homeschool @gmail(dot)com
That book sounds very interesting. Please enter me in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteKristie
Michigan
Sounds like a good book! I'd love to be entered to win.
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