Maelle - a young woman who wants nothing more than to carve - small figures, door mantels, carousel animals - but finds that in France in 1900 such positions are not considered acceptable for young women. And then there is the distraction caused by the handsome master of the studio she has found work in.
Fabrice - now a recluse in the family chateaux but in his younger years, a fighter in the Resistance during WWII.
Cady - orphaned as a child, she bounced between foster homes and institutions and never fitting in until Maxine, an antique dealer, takes her in and offers her a home. After Maxine dies suddenly, Cady finds a mystery in the stomach of an old carousel figure that she has treasured for years. A talented photographer, she turns these two loves into a chance to go to France to photograph old carousels. And if she is able to learn more about the mystery of her carousel? Perfect.
This was a fun look at something I had never really given any thought to - carousels. It made me want to find one again! I enjoyed all three stories and rooted for a happy ending for all of them.
Reading this was a great way to spend a cold winter afternoon.
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