MY REVIEW:

I am a fan of Judith Miller’s books and The Carousel Painter definitely lived up to my expectations. The heroine, Carrington Brouwer, is a well rounded character. She is beautiful, talented, honest, generous, determined, and brave but also far from perfect. One pronounced flaw is her propensity to giggle at the most inappropriate times. When she finds a much cooler reception than expected at her friend’s home, Carrington quickly finds a job to support herself. Unfortunately, the reception she receives from the other all male employees is far from welcoming. To top that off, she is falsely accused of theft and the evidence against her seems to grow at an alarming rate.

The Carousel Painter is a delightful story filled with drama, suspense,  humor, and romance. The carousel factory is a unique setting and I found the details about the carving and painting process intriguing. I would highly recommend this novel, especially to readers who enjoy historical fiction, a good romantic novel, or both.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Carrie loves painting the beautiful carousel horses . . . but can she stand strong against the many who don’t want her to keep the job?

When Carrington Brouwer receives the enviable job of painting carousel horses for a factory in Ohio, she believes her future is secure. But after an expensive necklace disappears from the home where she’s been staying, she’s caught up in a search for the truth that puts her entire livelihood–and her developing relationship with the factory manager–at risk. Can she lead police to the real culprit before she loses everything?

Reviews
“Award-winning author Miller weaves a delightful and entertaining tale filled with suspense and drama. Written in the first person, it takes us into the world of a carousel painter in 1890 whose life is turned upside dawn by lies, betrayal and rejection. Miller creates characters that are engaging and places them in a setting that brings readers to the heart of human emotions.” –Jennifer Reyes, Romantic Times Book Reviews

“The Carousel Painter is a romantic tale of a young woman’s journey to find peace despite the turmoil and injustice surrounding her. Miller takes readers back to a time when the lines of class and gender are strictly drawn, and a single woman trying to support herself in a man’s world faces serious problems…. The Carousel Painter is an adventure of love, friendship and the beauty of chasing dreams.” –Bonnie Bruner, Christian Retailing

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Judith Miller is an award-winning author whose avid research and love for history are reflected in her novels, two of which have placed in the CBA top ten lists. In addition to her writing, Judy is a certified legal assistant. Judy and her husband make their home in Topeka, Kansas.

Visit her Web site at www.judithmccoymiller.com.