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The Lost Carousel of Provence
The Lost Carousel of Provence | Juliet Blackwell
15 posts | 11 read | 18 to read
An artist lost to history, a family abandoned to its secrets, and the woman whose search for meaning unearths it all in a sweeping and expressive story from the New York Times bestselling author of Letters from Paris. Present day, San Francisco. During her free time, professional photographer Cady Drake shoots local carousels, a hobby inspired by a gift that transformed her childhood: a wooden rabbit supposedly created by master French carver Gustave Bayol a century ago. And when she's offered a freelance assignment for a book on the antique merry-go-rounds of Paris, Cady can't refuse the opportunity to visit the famous carousels for the first time.... 1900s, France. In a small town outside of Avignon, a husband and young wife struggle to keep up their ancestral chateau--and start the family they so desperately desire. For the children they hope to have, the Clements hire the famous Bayol to build a carousel, but as the carver and his apprentice work on the beautiful and whimsical creation, fate will entwine them all in unseen ways--for generations to come... Present day, Provence. As Cady's research leads her to the dilapidated Chateau Clement and its fabled carousel that was lost to the ravages of World War II, she will uncover a shocking truth in a set of one-hundred-year-old photographs that could guide her in reuniting a family torn apart by petty jealousies over several generations.
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SilversReviews
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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#AUTUMNPLEASE
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks
@LitsyEvents
#LitsyEvents

TODAY‘S PROMPT: LOST

Who wouldn‘t want to go to Paris and photograph carousels? 

This book will appeal to those who enjoy France, antiques, warm-hearted characters, the Provencal countryside, chateaus, and European history during WWII.

A charming, heart-warming read.    

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/2eyc3ke7

Eggs Beautiful 🪻🩷🌸 6mo
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Conservio
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A nice refreshing book after reading a ton of dark books lately. #france #carousels #wwII

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KristiAhlers
Lost Carousel of Provence | Juliet Blackwell
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Pickpick

Engaging read with interesting characters and storyline. One of my favorites by this author.

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SilversReviews
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FEATURING: THE LOST CAROUSEL OF PROVENCE by Juliet Blackwell

A charming, heart-warming read.

The characters were lovely, and the story line was creative, uplifting, and positive.

France, carousels, lovable characters, and a marvelous story line.

I love all of her books, but this is a favorite.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/yy6u9sqc

#julietblackwell

Insightsintobooks I've been wanting to get this book for awhile. 4y
SilversReviews @Insightsintobooks I hope you get to read it. It is so good. Thanks for your comment. 4y
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Jerdencon
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Post 7 books covers that you love over 7 days, no explanations. Tag someone new each day to play along

#7days7covers #day5

Tagging whoever wants to play!

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Jerdencon
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Pickpick

What a great book! Picked it up randomly at the library ages ago and was going to return without reading it but I'm so glad I did. Charming without being sappy!

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Jerdencon
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Trying to decide what to start next - I have 2 library books, an ARC on the kindle, and #lmpbc (although I've already read that book many years ago - the Eyre Affair). Decisions, decisions....

monalyisha The Lost Carousel looks pretty! 🎠 💜 5y
YasmiNova I'm minded to say The Silent Patient, just because of the author's Cypriot roots :) 5y
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Booknerd2
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Pickpick

Such a sweet story!!! A loner all her life, Candy steps outside her comfort zone to follow a mystery and her dream. She finds her place in the world and so much more. While a little slow at times, I‘m so glad I stuck with it!!! 😁💜

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oddandbookish
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Pickpick

Got off to a slow start but once the main character went to France it was magnifique! Full review on my blog: oddandbookish.wordpress.com

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This is the last day to enter the giveaway of THE LOST CAROUSEL OF PARIS.

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2018/09/review-spotlight-and-giveaway-of-lost....

Bklover Just entered! Loved your review. 6y
SilversReviews @Bklover Thank you...the book was great. Best of Luck in the giveaway. 6y
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Luvtoread
Pickpick

I really loved this sweet read! Told from multiple POVs and traveling back and forth in time, we learn about the making of carousels. I enjoyed the characters and the setting, and really just wanted to stay within the pages of this book! I voluntarily reviewed an eARC copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

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SilversReviews
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Pickpick


FULL REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY IS AT THE LINK BELOW.

A LOVELY, LOVELY READ, AND A FREE TRIP TO FRANCE!!

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2018/09/review-spotlight-and-giveaway-of-lost....

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SilversReviews
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FULL REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY ON 9/19.

"Who wouldn‘t want to go to Paris and photograph carousels?

A charming, heart-warming read.

The characters were lovely, and the story line was creative, uplifting, and positive.

France, carousels, lovable characters, and a marvelous story line. Can‘t argue with that.

LOVED the book...ENJOY if you read it...I know you will. 5/5"

@penguinrandomhouse

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PatriciaU
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I‘ve been dealing with one of life‘s curveballs, healthwise, so have had a lot of time to read lately. The graphic here shows a few of the books I‘ve finished. This one by Juliet Blackwell was a lovely little diversion. If you enjoy Blackwell‘s other books, you‘ll like this one.

kspenmoll I have enjoyed her books, thanks for referral! 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Sending you hugs, from one who understands that type of curveball. ❤️ 6y
MaleficentBookDragon I‘m right there with you. I hope things improve for you. 🤗 6y
CarolynM Hope you are batting away that curveball and feeling well❤️ 6y
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MissHel
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I won an ARC of this, and honestly, I‘m on the fence. 20 pages in and there‘s an almost tangible feeling to the book (like, I can practically hear café music) but the author is just rushing the plot. Characters appear like a damn magic trick with little to no context. The contemporary plot is so forced, it feels like I‘m being begged to believe it.

Lindy 😕 6y
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