The Villa
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The Villa
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Narrated by:
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Anna Bentinck
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By:
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Rosanna Ley
About this listen
When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family.
Initially resistant to Tess going back to her roots, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality, and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was. Three women, all seeking answers. Will Villa Sirena bring them together - or drive them apart?
©2012 Rosanna Ley (P)2014 WF Howes LtdCritic Reviews
"Beautifully written, warm and romantic... The perfect holiday read" (Rachel Hore, author of A Gathering Storm)
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 05-10-2020
The Villa my favourite story -enjoyed by Greeneyes Eva from Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast Australia
Brilliant story of three generations of women, set in picturesque scenery, interwoven with love, mystery, treasure and of course the Villa. One of my favourite stories, read it years ago, listened to it on CD while in the car driving long distances and now listened to if again in audiobooks while enjoying the beautiful view of the Gold Coast beaches from my hammock strapped between two Pandamus Palms in Burleigh Heads hills.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- alison
- 04-06-2015
OK for a light holiday read...
After having read the blurb about the book I was looking forward to the story, it seemed to have it all, romance, mystery, sun drenched Sicily. The reality was a bit disappointing though. I felt the story dragged on in places and led you in directions that weren't relevant. I especially couldn't connect witht the character Ginny, and thought the whole concept of the 'ball' could have been left out.
I found the narration a little irritating in parts, the Italian male voices were a bit like a bad pasta advert and were distracting.
That aside it wasn't a bad mix of romance and intrigue, with evokative descriptions of Sicily and it's food - it would make a pleasant holiday read - ideal when you don't wnt to have to think to hard.
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