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
"Miller's ... attention to historical detail and her convincing heroine make this an enjoyable novel for lovers of historical romances and inspirational women's fiction." --
Library Journal
"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
"Judith Miller's The Carousel Painter is a delightful read about a spunky young woman who has a lot to learn about herself and the world around her. Although she is thrilled with her new job, the men in the factory do not welcome a woman worker, and Carrie finds her job and her new lifestyle to be more of a challenge than she can handle alone. To add to these difficulties, expensive items are stolen from the Galloways, and Carrie is a prime suspect. Carrie must learn to swallow her pride and trust God to handle the outcome.... The Carousel Painter is a story filled with romance, mystery, and historical detail. I recommend it, and I look forward to reading more books by Judith Miller." --5 Minutes for Mom
