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The Angel of Rome

By: Jess Walter, Edoardo Ballerini
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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A young American studying in Rome gets swept up in the glamorous world of cinema when he meets a beautiful Italian actress near the end of her career and an irrepressible American TV star hoping to revive his.

In this romantic and comic story about class, language, and the art of reinvention, “Nebraska Jack" Rigel is about to quit his Latin studies program at the Vatican when he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with the mysterious and ethereal Angelina Amadio, the famous Angel of Rome. Hired to translate the romantic feelings of the unpredictable former TV detective Ronnie Tower, Jack must navigate these two forces of nature in a Rome of late night bars and fancy villas, as he searches for his own role to play.

©2021 Jess Walter and Edoardo Ballerini (P)2021 Audible Originals, LLC. Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Short Story Rome Short Stories
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I really enjoyed my visit to Rome via this audible. Beautifully spoken by one of the authors it seems he lived it. Loved the characters.

a happy little story

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Loved this from start to end. Witty, quirky and thoughtful. Great narration and interesting characters.

Great story

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loved this!! A Short story, but with such depth. Great narration, awesome story, highly recommended.

great

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A coming of age story. Warm hearted love story of 2 ageing washed up actors in Rome. Fun!

A Delight

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So slow to get going, but then it just went nowhere! Pleased it was only short!

Incredibly boring sorry!

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