Recently, I finished reading The Painted Castle. This is the final installment in The Lost Castle series by Kristy Cambron which I have thoroughly enjoyed and wrote about previously. This book is set in England and includes story lines from the present day, WW II, and the reign of Queen Victoria. The book moves between the three stories easily and provides clues throughout allowing the reader to glimpse how the stories are connected. Of course, the dots are not completely apparent until the end of the book. There are multiple twists and turns that certainly keep the reader guessing throughout the book. I did find a family tree to understand how the generations connected might have been useful.
Readers will most enjoy this book if they have read the previous titles although it is not absolutely necessary to understanding the story line. Individuals who watched the PBS series Victoria will enjoy this novel and recall a specific episode that includes this particular painting as well. Individuals who enjoy art or have knowledge of art history will also enjoy the sneak peak into the life of an art historian. All in all a wonderful , enjoyable book for a light, fun read.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The Painted Castle from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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