THE PAINTED CASTLE is another epic novel by KRISTY CAMBRON, which takes place over three generations. It follows on from Castle On The Rise, and, although it can easily be read as a stand alone, I really recommend reading the books in sequence, for pure enjoyment! I really like this author's way with words, her character portrayal and understanding of human nature, and the clever way her fictional characters fit in with the history of the times. Starting in 1843 with Elizabeth Meade, following on to 1944 with Amelia Woods and ending with Keira Foley in the present day, the author has woven these three women's stories together at Parham Hill Estate Framlingham England, bringing this manor house and its surroundings alive with really beautiful prose. All three women have been badly hurt in the past and we see how they gradually find healing, largely due to the men in their lives, who also have a certain brokenness. It is a story of redemption and hope.
I like the historical aspect with Queen Victoria's secret painting by the famous
Franz Xaver Winterhalter playing a big part in the story, and also the vivid descriptions of the horrors of World War II and the fortitude of those who lived at the time.
It is an inspirational book with three wonderful romances running through it, and one I can highly recommend.
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