The Painted Castle by Kristy Cambron is the final book in The Lost Castle series. While it certainly can stand alone on its own merits, I wish I would have read the first two in the series.
We meet Elizabeth Meade, a prim and proper young woman in the Victorian era, Amelia Woods, a grieving young widow during WWII and Keira Foley, a present-day art expert hired to authenticate a painting of Queen Victoria. What is the common thread of these three women? The Painted Castle, of course!
Each story carries with it its own joys & sorrows, hopes & dreams, and secrets as well. I loved all three stories and felt each story was worthy of its own book. The supporting characters did their jobs well and helped draw me in. Kristy is a master at using rich imagery and description of the many places and time periods the reader visits. One truly feels she is there with the characters, no matter where "there" happens to be!
While I loved all the stories, I cannot say I loved the jumping back and forth from the three different time periods in a seemingly random fashion. I ended up spending much of my reading time trying to reacclimate myself to who was who and what was going on each time a jump was made and was often confused. While this type of book format is not my cup of tea, I look forward to reading other books by Kristy that have been highly recommended.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced electronic readers copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

For fans of historical fiction, mystery and split time stories

The Painted Castle is the first novel I’ve read set in three time periods, and it worked! The story starts in modern day times with the discovery of a secret painting hidden in a castle, and readers see scenes unfold from Victorian England to World War II. While the book isn’t a fast-paced suspense novel, threads of mystery are woven throughout each time period.

If you love period pieces, this novel is for you. I especially enjoyed the scenes set during the air raids of WWII with the allied troops being stationed at the castle. As the stories intertwine, each time period deals with its own love and loss, bringing readers on an emotional roller coaster.

The Painted Castle is the third book in a series, but can be read stand alone.

I received a complementary ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This was so good!!! I love the three separate storylines that all connected so seamlessly. The characters were so well-written and the plot was wonderful. I read this book in a day! When I couldn't read, I have Kindle read to me while I was doing household chores Etc. I think this book would make an excellent movie. I have not read the first two books in the series, about her brothers, but I plan on downloading them as soon as I finish this review. I definitely recommend this book.

I would like to thank the author/publisher/Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book and exchange for a fair and honest review.

Three females across three eras:
Elizabeth in the Victorian 1840's, Amelia in the 1940's and Kiera in the present day.
All of these females have links to a mystery.

This is the first book I've read by Cambron and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters really draw you in which was something I didn't expect with there being 3 stories in one so that was a pleasant surprise and completely the result of a very talented author. I think my favourites were Amelia and Wyatt I just loved their story.
This book has mystery, romance and even a twist or two to enjoy!

Just so good! This is the first book I have read by this author and I was very impressed for many reasons. ~ Suspense, mystery, surprise, heartache, soul stirring attraction and clean romance are just some of the reasons.
There is no 'fluff' in this book. It is well researched, well written, and has several scenes that are based on true historical events.
This book takes place in 3 different eras - the Victorian 1840's, the WWII 1940's and present day.
The main female characters in all 3 eras are well developed and feel real. I truly liked each one, but I think my favorite was Elizabeth of the 1840's.
Each woman has experienced deep grief. Each is strong in her own way. And each has a deep longing in her heart, but is afraid to yield to it.
I have read stories before that switch back and forth between two different times in history, but never three. It was a bit tricky for me at first, but then each of the stories pulled me in and I had no problem following along at all.
The descriptions of people, places and events are wonderful. I appreciate the research the author did that made this book feel authentic. The story flows well and kept me engaged the entire book!
This author is very talented and I look forward to reading more of her work!

If you enjoy a book with a little bit of romance, a touch of mystery and a focus on history, you will enjoy The Painted Castle. The story line is set in the countryside of England not far from London. Focus is on the lives of three women from three different eras and the end results they faced. Each woman shares the effect of her family and how they steer their lives. Once you start reading, you will be drawn into the book and not want to put it down.

The Painted Castle by Kristy Cambron is the 3rd in a series but can be read as a stand alone.
Kristy’s story takes you on a journey into three heroines stories, all dealing with the same estate, in three different time periods.
All three storylines are beautifully written and easy to navigate. The setting of the old castle is enchanting and the story moves along at a good pace.
Mystery, heartache, hope and romance interwoven in all three tales.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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. :)

I received this book free an exchange for my honest review through NetGalley. #NetGalley
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.
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley. Thank you, Netgalley.
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.