4 Stars
I found Dr Kingsbury to be the mysterious character that I wanted to know more about. I enjoyed reading Cora’s POV she has a wondering mind that was intriguing, her idea to replace the saw mill with a “library with stately columns supporting its roof” loved it.

At a glance, Miraculous is about a traveling salesman and how his appearance in a small town effects its residents. But the story is much more than that. It’s a mystery. It’s a story of friendship. And it’s a story about trusting yourself and the people around you to do the right thing.

Miraculous is historical fiction set in the 1800s. During that time, medical training and knowledge was limited. Doctors were sparse in rural America, and people were easy picking for con men. Author Caroline Starr Rose builds her novel around Dr. Kingsbury, a fictional traveling doctor inspired by the real thing.

Kingsbury is a true showman, but he’s not the star of Miraculous. It’s Jack and Cora — and a number of supporting characters — that offer the real meat of the story.

Miraculous is told from alternating viewpoints that Rose weaves together to create an engrossing tapestry. With a dramatic twist, the threads come together, and readers are able to see the whole picture.

With sinister undertones throughout, Miraculous is a delightfully atmospheric read that should appeal to a large cross-section of readers.