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A Dream of Italy
- An uplifting story of love, family and holidays in the sun!
- Narrated by: Jane McDowell
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Live your dream of Italy...
Here is your chance to buy your own home in southern Italy for less than the price of a cup of coffee. The picturesque mountain town of Montenello is selling off some of its historic buildings for just ONE EURO each. The only conditions are that purchasers must renovate their new home within the next three years and that they plan to contribute in a meaningful way to this small community.
To be considered as a future resident of Montenello contact the town's mayor, Augusto Rossi. Live your dream of Italy for just one euro.
When the Mayor of a picturesque Italian town launches a new scheme to rejuvenate the community, his advertisement is read with interest and excitement by many. Zara is in her thirties and desperate to get on the property ladder. Tim and Lynda are retiring and need a project. Some are looking for a peaceful bolthole. Others hope to make a profit, start a business, escape a dull life or an unhappy relationship. And there is someone who just might be hiding their true motivation...
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- Teresa
- 05-09-2019
loved it
lovely story that really brought southern Italy to life. Made me want to jump on the next plane.
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- Jennifer
- 11-04-2021
A dream of Italy
I loved this book. Having been to Italy for a trip this book brought back all my memories of the quiet little villages we stayed in.... The narrator was clear and had warmth in her voice. I liked the theme of buying a house for $1 euro as this would be my dream.
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- Jodie In Paradise
- 08-07-2020
Enjoyable story of lives coming together
An Enoyable story of lives coming together with heart and humor in beautiful southern Italy.
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- Anonymous
- 08-01-2020
Easy quick read
This was a cute story, I felt it was a bit rushed, enjoyable easy read.
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- Eleni McGinty
- 16-06-2022
Would love to visit
Lovely story and characters. I just want to go there and meet them all. I hope that the next book comes with more Elise developments and new wonderful characters.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-01-2022
Good
Enjoyed this book only thing that annoyed me was Gino’s Italian accent. He’s born and raised in Sydney Australia so there would be no Italian accent. Apart from this really enjoyed the story.
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- Suz W.
- 11-01-2023
Loved it.
Looking forward to reading and listening to more from this author. Inspiring me to travel again
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- Christine Curtis
- 20-04-2019
Absolutly loved it !!
The story twists and turns in a beautiful flow of old and new . Crossing bridges never crossed and making you feel so part of every characters life !! A wonderful story line as always with Nicky Pelligrino's books. A great way to escape reality and loose yourself in the streets of Italy ! Thankyou
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- Marie Dap
- 08-07-2023
Dream of living in Italy
Loved the story from start to finish. It was read expressly with all the the different accents. Made me want to share in their adventures of buying a home for £1.
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