Back Cover Blurb:
Gambling everything—including the family farm—Cullen McNamara travels to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with his most recent invention. But the noise in the fair’s Machinery Hall makes it impossible to communicate with potential buyers.
In an act of desperation, he hires Della Wentworth, a teacher of the deaf, to tutor him in the art of lip-reading.
The young teacher is reluctant to participate, and Cullen has trouble keeping his mind on his lessons while intently watching her lips. Like the newly invented Ferris wheel, he is caught in a whirl between his girl back home, his dreams as an inventor, and his unexpected attraction to his new tutor. Can he keep his feet on the ground, or will he be carried away?
My Review:
Another Gist classic! As usual, I enjoyed Mrs. Gist's writing. It was a wonderful story of lovable characters facing compelling problems, as well as just the right amount of romance. The setting of the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 was fascinating and the author truly brought history back to life on every page. Highly recommended!
And the best news? I'm giving away my copy! To enter the giveaway, please click on the Rafflecopter Giveaway link below and fill out the Rafflecopter form. Good luck and thanks for participating!
42 Comments
Ruth Kyser
7/29/2013 11:30:52 am
What a beautiful cover! I look forward to reading the book!
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Anna Weaver
7/30/2013 01:26:23 am
Shannah, Thanks for stopping by! God bless! :)
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Anna Weaver
7/30/2013 01:26:53 am
Ruth, Thanks for stopping by! God bless! :)
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7/30/2013 06:26:06 am
I love Deeanne's books and have been wanting to read this book. Thanks for the chance!
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7/30/2013 06:51:36 am
would love the opportunity to win my first book by gist
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Kimberly
7/30/2013 06:56:47 am
I'm intrigued.
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Patty H
7/30/2013 11:07:30 pm
Thanks for the giveaway. Deeanne has written many great books. I look forward to this one too!
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JOYE
7/31/2013 01:30:41 am
I like the cover with the girl and her tiny, tiny waist.
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 01:55:55 am
Joye, Thanks for stopping by my blog! Good luck! :)
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 01:56:54 am
I love her books, too, Patty! Thanks for entering!
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 01:57:50 am
You're welcome, Rhonda! Thanks for allowing me to share it there! God bless! :)
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 01:58:24 am
Thanks for stopping by, Kimberly... Best of luck!
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 01:59:05 am
Thanks for joining us, Darlene! Blessings!
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 02:00:24 am
You're welcome, Debbie! Thanks for stopping by! :)
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Katie J.
7/31/2013 02:14:43 am
Thanks for the giveaway. I really would love to read this book. Its been on my list of books to read and would be so happy if I were to win it. To answer the question, I heard about this giveaway on Fiction Addiction Fix.
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Jackie Smith
7/31/2013 03:15:16 am
I love Deeanne's books; have not read this one yet. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Jackie Smith
7/31/2013 03:21:57 am
PS Forgot to say....I heard about this giveaway on Fiction A.F.
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7/31/2013 03:27:02 am
I heard about this giveaway from Fiction Fix - a daily listing of giveaways!
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7/31/2013 03:29:46 am
Made a boo boo - went back to my email and I heard about this giveaway on Fiction ADDICTION (not Fix). I love Deanne's books - when we're back in the country (we're missionaries) I go to the library to check out her books. I'm caught up except for this one!
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 04:44:18 am
Thanks, Katie... You're entered in the giveaway!
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 04:44:52 am
I enjoyed it, Melissa! Best of luck!
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 04:45:19 am
You're welcome, Jackie!
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Anna Weaver
7/31/2013 04:46:58 am
Got it, Melanie... You're in! Best of luck! My mom's parents were missionaries to Alaska many, many years ago. Thank you for what you do! :)
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Pam K.
7/31/2013 06:43:39 am
I heard about this giveaway on Fiction Addition Fix. I enjoy Deeanne's books and have been wanting to read It Happened At the Fair, so it would really be wonderful to win your copy. Thanks for offering it.
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Jackie Wisherd
7/31/2013 03:38:21 pm
I found out about the contest from my sister..she told me about it.
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karenk
8/1/2013 10:29:30 am
thanks for the chance to read this wonderful story :)
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Anna Weaver
8/1/2013 11:31:25 am
Best of luck, Pam!
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Anna Weaver
8/1/2013 11:32:02 am
Glad she did, Jackie! Thanks for stopping by! :)
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Anna Weaver
8/1/2013 11:33:39 am
Beckie, I don't think anything has been that good! :)
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Anna Weaver
8/1/2013 11:35:52 am
You're welcome, karenk. Thanks for entering! :)
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8/1/2013 11:29:34 pm
Love this cover......makes me want to read it for sure!
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Anna Weaver
8/2/2013 02:08:08 am
Thanks for stopping by, Joy!
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bonnie
8/4/2013 05:15:21 am
Unusual storyline - haven't read any of Deanne's books & would love to read/win this book, thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
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bonnie
8/4/2013 05:17:07 am
P.S. I heard about the giveaway on Fiction Addiction Fix.
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8/4/2013 05:52:59 am
I heard about the giveaway on Fiction Addiction Fix. I heard this book was wonderful. I'd love to win! shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Anna Weaver
8/4/2013 06:36:29 am
Thanks for stopping by, Veronica! Good luck! :)
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Anna Weaver
8/4/2013 06:37:53 am
Thanks for entering, Bonnie! God bless!
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Karen
8/15/2013 02:37:39 am
Would love to win this book.
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