Kristy Cambron has a wonderful way at painting a picture with her words. In her latest novel, The Painted Castle, Cambron does a wonderful job at allowing her love of art and art history to spill on the pages of the story. Again, this story is told in three different time periods, and I didn't feel lost at all. I really enjoyed the different time periods telling the story readers are wanting to figure out. The plot moved nicely and really kept me spellbound to the pages of the characters' lives. I kept flipping pages because the story kept me captivated, breathless for more. The romance in each section didn't overshadow the plot. Instead, it enhanced the characters' plights as they tried to deal with their struggles right in front of them. I really have enjoyed this series by Cambron and can't wait to see what else she comes up with. Fans of Sarah E. Ladd, Julie Klassen, and Kate Breslin would enjoy this novel.

I received a complimentary copy of The Painted Castle by Kristy Cambron from Thomas Nelson Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

Kristy Cambron's tale, The Painted Castle, will bring her latest series to a close. Enclosed on the pages of this book, you will learn the stories of three women. Each woman is on a task to acquire something of value!

Elizabeth lives in the mid-1800s and she’s determined to find the man who is responsible for her father‘s death. Elizabeth will discover more than the answer to her question!

Amelia, living in the days of World War II, is determined to protect a group of refugee children from the horrors of war. Amelia will gain much more than the safety of these young lives under her care!

Kiera has found a challenge to help her restart her life. As an art historian, Keira has been asked to validate a paining of Queen Victoria. You will not believe what other treasures she finds along the way!

You will move quickly through the pages of this book to learn where each of these women finally land!

I have been drawn to Kristy Cambron's writing ever since I first read the Ringmasters wife. Kristy brings a love of literature in a fresh perspective often times drawing us to places unknown. This book did not disappoint. I loved the conclusion to her series in this Christian fiction trilogy. There is so much vivid writing painted in her books that makes it so rich with detail. If you haven't checked out her other writing please do! She also has you tube videos that showcase how she researches for some background insider information. :)

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I loved this book and the historical aspects of it. Kristy Cambron is an excellent author.

The Painted Castle is the third and last book in The Lost Castle series. Im sad to see it end. I’ve enjoyed getting to know the characters and so many different times. As in the other two books, this one has three different timelines also, which I normally don’t care for very much. Kristy Cambron has merged these together to form a story I had a hard time putting down. It was hard to not skip forward as I was eager to see what happened next. The characters and castle have grown on me as I read the story. The mystery of the history of this castle was of course intriguing. The characters were easy to like and I was rooting for them throughout. Kristy also has added some characters that bring a light humor to the story. I love all the descriptions she uses of the places and times in her stories. Overall, very well done and I think my favorite in the series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Painted Castle is the third book in the Lost Castles Series, unfortunately I didn't know this when I started to read the book. However, I am happy to report the book does work well as a stand alone novel through I know some characters would be more meaningful had I read the previous novels.

This novel is set in three different time periods; Victorian England where Elizabeth Meade becomes engaged to the man she believed murdered her father ten years previous, WWII when widowed Amelia Woods opens up her late husbands home and estate to children fleeing bombs and RAF pilots and the present where Keira Foley an art historian is brought to a abandoned manor to authenticate paintings. Each story intertwines into one another beautifully in the picturesque setting of Parham Hill Estate and manor.

Amelia Wood's, WWII, story is the centrepiece of the three narratives. Having read the authors notes at the end I can see why. Cambron is personally connected to the RAF Framlingham and the 390th BG. Her emotion and attachment bleed through Cambron's writing especially when she used her own grandfathers words describing how you didn't make friends as they could be dead tomorrow. Through Amelia Wood was the centrepiece I loved the Victorian England story the best and couldn't wait to see if the next chapter would be an Elizabeth Meade chapter. However, I feel the conclusion of Elizabeth Meades story could have been better written as I felt it was rather rushed. Keira Foleys narrative was the one narrative I felt the book could have done without. I found it difficult to connect with her story. I wish that Keira Foleys narrative real estate was given to the other two narratives so that their stories could have been explored further. I am not saying she need be omitted entirely. The story line of a secret walled up forgotten library and the discovery of it is a great way to start a book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced electronic readers copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I received a complimentary copy of The Painted Castle book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This was the first I have read from the series, and I must say, it was wonderful!
What a clever title to tie the three stories together! Surprisingly, with three lovely and well written timelines, confusion was never a problem. All three suffered tragedy and achieved redemption in which I gladly reveled. I loved all three stories and will happily search out the rest of this series.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

The Painted Castle is a great mystery spanning three time periods. The plot is well written and kept me glued the story. I have recently become a fans of dual time line books and this was no exception. I highly recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

The Painted Castle is the third book in a wonderful series by Kristy Cambron. You do not have to read the prior two books in the series to enjoy this one.. I read the 1st book in the series, The Lost Castle which took place during the French Revolution, WWII and the present day. This book has the same triple time line theme as The Lost Castle which I must say I am a fan of.

The Painted Castle follows three timelines and three women, Elizabeth an artist and heiress in the 1840’s, Amelia the widowed Viscountess during WWII and Keira an art historian in the present. All three women have had tragic incidents in their pasts and have had the strength to overcome adversity and in some cases find love. The tie that binds them is a portrait of Queen Victoria that may or may not have been painted by Franz Xaver Winterhalter and hidden away at Parham Hill Estate. Keira is hired by a possible art thief to come to Parham Hill and verify if the painting is authentic, Elizabeth was a contemporary of Franz at Parham HIll, and investigating the murder of her father, and Amelia was the widowed Viscountess during WWII who strived to save the treasures of her husband’s family. The storylines were really interesting and I enjoyed Elizabeth’s timeline the best and then Keira’s. I am not as big a fan of the WWII era, however. Amelia’s story was poignant and engaging.. I love historical and time slip novels and this is a wonderful addition to the genre. It cannot be easy writing three timelines and three stories, but Ms. Cambron does it well. I really enjoyed this book after reading the Lost Castle and will have to look for the second book in the series as I have not read it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson publishing, the opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Painted Castle is really three stories in one. You have Elizabeth in the 1840's, then you have Amelia in World War 2, then you have Keira in the present day. All of them live in the same castle, and their stories revolve around a painting. It's a great story, but I found it a little difficult to read since it bounces form one time period to another throughout the story. Other than that it is a fine story, well written, and I enjoyed it very much. I will likely read this one again and again.

I didn't know this was the third book in a series. I think if I had read the other two books first I would have enjoyed this one. There was a lot going on and I found it hard to keep up. This isn't the norm for me, so I split the stars in half and gave it three. Maybe one day I will be able to go back and read the first two. If you've read the first two, you will probably enjoy this one.
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All opinions are my own.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Completing the Lost Castle series, this novel is set in the 1840s, 1940s, and present day. In the 1840s the heroine is Elizabeth and in the 1940s the heroine is Amelia. Present day heroine is Keira Foley (sister of Quinn from the first novel and Cormac of the 2nd novel) and hero is Emory. The 1840s setting is the backstory for the newly-found portrait that is central to Keira’s story in the present day. Amelia’s story gives the background for the reason it was hidden. Cambron easily moves through the various time periods without much confusion for the reader. I read the first 2 novels in the series, so some of the action in this story made more sense to me than it would have if I had not read the other novels. I think you could enjoy the novel without reading the first two, but it is certainly a richer experience with more of the background. My personal favorite was Amelia (and her hero—Wyatt), but the entire novel was compelling and certainly interesting.

Present Day: Keira Foley takes on what should have been a one week job to survey an art find, but there's more to it than that. 1944: Amelia Woods is the keeper of Parham Estate, with children and American Officers on her property. 1843: Elizabeth Meade, an amateur artist, lost her father when she was young and has what she believes is a sketch of the man responsible. What ties these three women together across time?

This was a lot of fun to read. I will admit that the time it took me to read, I did forget some details, especially when it came to Elizabeth. I found myself having to go back to reread the chapters about her. Seeing the story woven across time was interesting, and just how these time periods were connected together.

I think my favorite was Amelia and her relationship with Captain Stevens. I had misgivings from the start, but I was delighted with how it turned out. I didn't realize it was part of a trilogy when I picked it up, but it definitely stands on its own just fine.

For readers looking for a heartwarming read that takes place over a hundred years, this would be an excellent read.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a free digital version of this book to review!

Rating (on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being excellent)
Quality of writing: 5
Pace: 4
Plot development: 5
Characters: 5
Enjoyability: 4
Ease of Reading: 5

Overall rating: 5 out of 5

The Painted Castle is the third of Kristi Cambron's Lost Castle Series. She is the queen of multiple time lines. Kristy intertwines contemporary and historical stories in such a flawless way. I think I have read all of her books. One of my favorite things about her writing, she takes you to a location that you are not going to soon forget. Each time I finish one of her books, I find myself on the internet looking for more information about the people or the locations contained in her novels. I loved revisiting Ireland and the Foley family. I can count on one thing, I won't want to put her book down, even after the last page is read. She often brings a smile to my face and more than not, I will shed a few tears.
I received a complementary copy from Thomas Nelson Publishers through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

I really enjoyed the first two books in Kristy Cambron's Lost Castle series, and this third book joins those two. Once again Cambron meshes three stories in three different time periods, all deeply intwined with the history of the Painted Castle. Characters come alive, secrets are hinted at and eventually revealed, and three women find love and fulfillment in unexpected ways. The lush descriptons, thorough research into each time period, and heart-wrenching emotions combine into a riveting story. I had a hard time putting the book down when it was time for bed.

You can read The Painted Castle without having read the first two books, but if you are able to read them in order, it will enrich your understanding of some of the characters and their backgrounds.

I highly recommend this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Painted Castle, set to be released October 15, is the climax of the Lost Castle series by Kristy Cambron. Once again Cambron weaves the stories of the past with the modern life of the Foley family. A mysterious viscount, a penniless heiress, and a famous portrait artist provide the backstory set at Parham Hill Estate in Framingham, England. Flash forward to 1945 when a young English widow is housing children from Germany and London at Parham Hill. She is also asked to house American officers, one of whom is finding a way through the wall she has built around her heart. She tries to preserve the legacy of books and art left at Parham Hill, but it is difficult with German bombers making their way to the rural community. Flash forward to today. Kiera Foley is asked to come to Parham Hill, as it is being restored, to help determine the authenticity of a rare painting of Queen Victoria. As she and Emory dig into the stories hidden at Parham Hill, they uncover love stories that know no time boundary.

If you enjoy books, or art, or honey bees, or historical romance, The Painted Castle is the perfect read. Kristy Cambron has a talent for making her characters real and compelling. While each book has its own merit, you might want to read them in order: The Lost Castle, Castle on the Rise, and The Painted Castle. Their stories will take you to France, Ireland, and England. I highly recommend the whole series.

I was allowed to read his book early via NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review.

Absolutely loved this book!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a fantastic novel that involves three storylines, each as enthralling as the next. It was hard to choose which one I wanted to read about more! Each of the characters were so special, but I think Amelia and Wyatt were my favorite romance.

Highly recommend!

The Painted Castle was such a pleasure to read. It completes the Lost Castle series that has taken readers to France, Ireland and now England. It was lovely to catch a glimpse of the Foleys, Quinn, Cormac and Laine from the first books, and of course Keira, whose story appears in this book.

The three different timelines in The Painted Castle are the 1830's Victorian era, the 1940's WW2 era and present day. I was most drawn to the story of Amelia Woods and Captain Wyatt Stevens in the WW2 era. Their love story was so poignantly touching and yet with a something of a "hope springs eternal" theme too. They had both suffered such loss and yet did their best to go on. Their story also focused the most on the significance of the Parham Hill Estate library and offered up my favorite passage in the book,

"But then I walked into a library one day and found the only person I've ever met who might understand. And books had the audacity to try to befriend me again. So much so that I no longer wanted the bombs. Instead, I wanted them, And her. And I wanted to ask if she could ever dare to care about someone again."

I can well understand the meaningfulness of this story to Kristy Cambron as the story of her heart, as her grandfather was also a pilot with the 390th Bombardment Group, the same fighter pilot group she portrays with her character Wyatt. The depth of feeling she has for this time period in her story was evident, so sincere and heartfelt.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.