Cullen isn't really cut out for a farmer's life. The crops make his face swell up, but he comes from a long line of farmers and feels that he needs to follow in those footsteps. He even has a fiance all lined up in his childhood friend. Cullen has a talent for creating inventions and mechanical things, so his father signs him up to have an exhibit at Chicago's World Fair. Cullen doesn't want to do it, but his father has laid out a lot of money that he can't get back. Feeling he has no choice, Cullen heads to Chicago for the next six months.
Della has a close call at the opening ceremonies for the fair and meets up with Cullen. Her father has drilled into her head to never trust any man, so she gets away as fast as she can. She's also working at the fair, but she's there teaching the deaf children how to lip-read. Cullen has problems hearing, especially in his noisy machinery building, and asks for her help. She's skeptical at first, but the more time they spend together, the more she feels drawn to this brawny man.
I loved this book so much, I read it in two sittings. I love this author's writing style, and the story line was intriguing. I really enjoyed all the pictures that were in there, and it sparked an interest in me for the World's Fair. The author's note at the end is pretty long, but it needed to be. I was almost sad when it was over. There's a glimpse of the characters from Fair Play in there if you pay attention, but this is a stand alone book that I recommend. Good Book!
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