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The Italian House

By: Teresa Crane
Narrated by: Selina Griffiths
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Secretly treasured memories of her eccentric grandmother’s Tuscan house are very special for Carrie Stowe; for not only do they recall the happy childhood summers before the Great War, they are her only escape from the suffocating routine of her life with Arthur, her repressive husband.

When she unexpectedly inherits the house, Arthur, predictably, insists it be sold. But while disposing of the effects, Carrie is drawn to an enigmatic young man embarked on an ideological quest….

©1995 Teresa Crane (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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I have to say that I enjoyed the narration of this book. The narrator's voice and accent I found lovely. The story on the other hand, I disliked passionately. I listened all the way to the end in the hopes that it would somehow redeem itself. It didn't. I purchased this as a daily deal and I feel that even that was a waste of money.

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A Little Far fetched

This book was quite entertaining but really a little far fetched. Will possibly try another of hers but not the best.

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Predictable, but still a good read

The heading says it all. No surprises here. I don't regret buying this book, I just think the story could have been more subtle in its presentation. I kind of knew what was going to happen well before it happened.

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Lightweight

Predictable. I perservered listening to it for the geography and references to its Italian setting...

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love story with a twist

it had me hooked from the first chapter. I loved this story and didn't want to stop listening.

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no no no nooo nooo!

well, I had to keep turning off this Audible book. not because it was poorly written (no, the author is talented) and not because of the narration (no, that was excellent too) it wasnt even because I disliked Leo and I did dislike him intensely. No, it was because of the relationship between Leo and Carrie. its manipulative and violent and cruel in places. I wanted to shake Carrie and tell her to listen to the old lady. I didn't enjoy THIS book. But that's just me. Teresa Crane is talented and I would read another book of hers.

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