It Happened at the Fair

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It Happened at the Fair

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ISBN: 9781451692372

By: Deeanne Gist

Howard Books / 2013 / Paperback

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Cullen gambles everything to travel to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair to display his invention. The Machinery Palace is so noisy, he hires Della to teach him lip-reading---but he can't keep his mind on his lessons. Caught between his girl back home, professional ambitions, and attraction to Della, can he stay grounded? 288 pages, softcover from Howard.

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Title: It Happened at the Fair
By: Deeanne Gist
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
Vendor: Howard Books
Publication Date: 2013

Dimensions: 5.50 X 8.38 X 8.38 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound
ISBN: 1451692374
ISBN-13: 9781451692372
Stock No: WW692371

Publisher's Description

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A transporting historical novel about a promising young inventor, his struggle with loss, and the attractive teacher who changes his life, all set against the razzle-dazzle of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Gambling everything—including the family farm—Cullen McNamara travels to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with his most recent invention. But the noise in the fair’s Machinery Hall makes it impossible to communicate with potential buyers. In an act of desperation, he hires Della Wentworth, a teacher of the deaf, to tutor him in the art of lip-reading.

The young teacher is reluctant to participate, and Cullen has trouble keeping his mind on his lessons while intently watching her lips. Like the newly invented Ferris wheel, he is caught in a whirl between his girl back home, his dreams as an inventor, and his unexpected attraction to his new tutor. Can he keep his feet on the ground, or will he be carried away?

Author Bio

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Deeanne Gist has rocketed up bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her very fun, very original historical novels. She has won the National Readers’ Choice Award, Booksellers’ Best Award, USA Best Books Award, and stellar reviews. With a background in education and journalism, Deeanne has written for People, Parents, and Parenting magazines. Visit her online at IWantHerBook.com and at Facebook.com/DeesFriends.

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"Gist's work is comical, sassy, and sweet." -- Publishers Weekly

"Gist's historical romances have increasingly gained popularity, combining witty dialog, well-balanced plots, and fully developed characters who seem almost real." -- Library Journal

"Gist takes intriguing historical facts and creates a world of fascinating characters, lighthearted moments, and timeless crises that we can still relate to today. A keeper!" -- Romantic Times (Top Pick)

"With her knowledge of history, attention to detail, and lively humor, talented Gist has written a story about a man at the end of his rope and a very stubborn woman sure to delight readers." -- Booklist (Starred Review)