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Review and Giveaway: "The Ringmaster's Wife" by Kristy Cambron

7/5/2016

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About the book:

The Ringmaster’s Wife (Thomas Nelson, June 2016)

An ounce of courage. A split-second leap of faith. Together, they propel two young women to chase a new life—one that’s reimagined from what they might have become.

In turn-of-the-century America, a young girl dreams of a world that stretches beyond the confines of a quiet life on the family farm. With little more than her wit and a cigar box of treasures to call her own, Mable steps away from all she knows, seeking the limitless marvels of the Chicago World’s Fair. There, a chance encounter triggers her destiny—a life with a famed showman by the name of John Ringling.

A quarter of a century later, Lady Rosamund Easling of Yorkshire, England, boards a ship to America as a last adventure before her life is planned out for her. There, the twenties are roaring, and the rich and famous gather at opulent, Gatsby-esque parties in the grandest ballrooms the country has to offer. The Jazz Age has arrived, and with it, the golden era of the American circus, whose queen is none other than the enigmatic Mable Ringling.

When Rosamund’s path crosses with Mable’s and the Ringlings’ glittering world, she makes the life-altering decision to leave behind a comfortable future of estates and propriety, instead choosing the nomadic life of a trick rider in the Ringling Brothers’ circus.
A novel that is at once captivating, deeply poignant, and swirling with exquisite historical details of a bygone world, The Ringmaster’s Wife will escort readers into the center ring, with its bright lights, exotic animals, and a dazzling performance that can only be described as the greatest show on earth!
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My Review: 

This book completely enveloped my imagination and heart, dragging me along for the ride between its pages. I haven't been pulled so completely into a story like this in a very long time. 

Both Mable and Rosamund are excellent characters. Their stories are compelling, at times heart-wrenching, and impossible not to get lost in. I connected with both of them as the author switched back and forth between their respective stories. 

I also found the rich history of this opulent and intriguing time period to be completely fascinating. All in all, I absolutely loved this book and recommend it to historical fiction readers everywhere!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, which I have given. 

Giveaway!

This week, I'm giving away a copy of this book to one of my subscribers! Just fill out the Giveaway Tools form below to enter! (If it doesn't show up in the email, click here and go to http://www.annaweaverbooks.com/giveaways to enter from the website.) Giveaway ends 7/13. Thanks for participating and God bless!
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25 Comments
karen
7/7/2016 06:10:21 pm

This book is on my to read list for the summer, sounds like an interesting story.

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Melanie Backus
7/7/2016 10:14:35 pm

I have read so many wonderful things about this book and I would absolutely love to read it. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Kathryn Voss
7/8/2016 04:06:49 am

I loved this book. Kristi has such a way with words. She's an excellent author!

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Alicia G Ruggieri link
7/8/2016 05:24:49 am

I've heard great things about this book ~ and now your recommendation is here, too, Anna! :-) Can't wait to read it.

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BJM
7/8/2016 05:45:11 am

This book has intrigued me since I first heard of it.

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Rachael K
7/8/2016 06:30:29 am

I loved her Hidden Masterpiece books, and people have been saying this one is even better! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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Cindi Altman
7/8/2016 07:04:04 am

I've been looking forward to this book ever since I read Kristy's other two novels. She is an excellent writer who holds my interest from the first pages of her books.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter the drawing to win a copy of The Ringmaster's Wife.

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kim hansen
7/8/2016 08:34:28 am

Love Kristy's books.

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Karen Hadley link
7/8/2016 09:27:14 am

I enjoy reading Kristy's books and this title and cover really draws me to read the book.

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Andrea
7/8/2016 09:51:34 am

This is on my wishlist

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Linda Moffitt
7/8/2016 11:05:49 am

Looks like a really good Thanks for the giveaway

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Linda Moffitt
7/8/2016 11:13:58 am

I Don't know where to leave my other comment. I was looking for the other places to comment and seen your book and wanted to comment on it. That's How We Roll: A Hilariously True Tale of Life on the Open Road LOL It looks hilarious and I would Love if you had a giveaway of your book :) I would Just LOVE to read it. Haha

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Connie Scruggs
7/8/2016 04:10:27 pm

Thanks for offering this giveaway. Love your reviews. This book sounds great!

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Patty
7/8/2016 05:55:30 pm

Sounds like a great read, love the cover!

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Lucy Reynolds
7/8/2016 07:36:12 pm

Thank you for the chance. I want to read this so much.

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Trixi
7/8/2016 07:37:56 pm

I've not YET read a book by Kristy though they are on my want-to-read list! I've read such awesome things about her writing. Ringmasters Wife sounds intreguing, thank you for your review and giveaway for a copy, Anna!

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Trixi
7/8/2016 07:43:00 pm

I'm also reading "An Elegant Façade" by Kristi Ann Hunter....an excellent and highly recommended book! Her first one to this is "A Noble Masquerade" :-)

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Winnie Thomas
7/8/2016 11:29:26 pm

Thanks for the review and giveaway! I've heard so many wonderful things about this book. It's on my wish list, and I'd love to win a copy.

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Caryl Kane
7/9/2016 07:58:00 am

I loved her Hidden Masterpiece series! Kristy is a master story teller. I am so excited for the release of The Ringmaster's Wife.

Fabulous review, Anna. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

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Alison Boss
7/9/2016 08:18:08 am

As soon as this book came out, I was smitten! I love historical Christian fiction and this whole story-line is so intriguing. I love how it's based on the a real-life of Mable Ringling, and the dual story-line is also captivating. Kristy is an awesome author! Her Hidden Masterpiece books were so good! Thanks for the opportunity of this giveaway, Anna!!!

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Alison Boss
7/9/2016 08:32:33 am

I am currently reading The Fragment by Davis Bunn :)

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KayM
7/10/2016 10:23:04 am

I'm looking forward to reading The Ringmaster's Wife. I know Kristy did tons of research in writing this book, which is really important to me as a reader.

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KayM
7/10/2016 10:33:13 am

I am reading Escape to Freedom by Michael Phillips. This is the third book in The Secret of the Rose series. I love his books, but they take much thought and are not easy reads. Great series!

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Joan Arning
7/11/2016 05:03:49 pm

I don't think I'd have made it in a circus!

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Dianna link
7/11/2016 05:04:01 pm

I have read one other book by Kristy Cambron. I think this one would be really interesting.

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