A review by slflorence99
The Master Craftsman by Kelli Stuart

5.0

We've got this book slated for our October book club meeting. I'm so glad I didn't wait! I started the Master Craftsman fairly soon after I received my copy on the release date which ended up nicely coinciding with Easter week. Perfect for all of the egg hunting talk!

While Kelli's first 2 works of historical fiction are far more graphic and emotionally charged historically, I was quickly drawn to the characters and dual timeline narrative of this gem. It took a bit to ramp up for me, but I ended up getting sucked in and finished the 2nd half of the book in an afternoon. And dang it, I should've known her writing would ultimately bring me to tears. The Master Craftsman is a beautiful, layered, suspenseful story of grace and reconciliation. This is a good one for adults and teens alike!