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The Yellow Villa

By: Amanda Hampson
Narrated by: Zoe Carides
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Mia and Ben, an Australian couple in their early 30s, have relinquished one dream and embraced another, selling their Sydney flat and purchasing an old yellow house in the picturesque village of Cordes-sur-Ciel in South-West France.

They soon meet sophisticated neighbours Dominic and Susannah, a British couple in their 60s who welcome them warmly but whose own relationship is in crisis.

Mia and Ben are immediately star-struck and impressed by their lavish hospitality. However, things with Dominic and Susannah are not what they first seem.

©2018 Amanda Hampson (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction

Critic Reviews

"A delightful, witty gem of a book that will keep you guessing right to the end." (Susan Duncan)

"A tale with verve, sharp observations and humour." (Sarah Turnbull)

"Beautifully written.a cross between literary and popular fiction." (Coast Living)
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I really loved this book great story line and enough going on to keep you interested without an overload. Zoe Carides voice is superb and does all characters very authentic Great great great!

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I thought the narration was really well done. It would not be easy trying to simulate British expats in France as well as Australians - particularly Australians attempting to learn French (which was spot-on I'm sorry to say). The story was a good one. My only slight problem was that it climaxed rather late in the book and then the wrap-up was a bit too quick and neat. Overall I enjoyed the book but it's not one I'm going to tell my friends is a 'must read' (or 'must listen' in this case).

Enjoyable read

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This story ticked all the boxes. The description of the French house, surroundings and “friends”, left no questions unanswered. By the middle of the story, we knew each character intimately and recognised them all; they were so real. I ached for Mia and Suzanne; wanted to shake some sense into Ben and loathed Dominic…just as Amanda Hampson had intended. I liked that the ending was not formulaic; it was a delight, and perfectly wrapped up. I wasn’t left, longing to know what would happen after it ended. This is my 3rd Amanda Hampson book that I’ve read and each has been perfect for me. I’m busy lining up all the others…now back to the Tea Ladies, I think. PS The narration was also a treat for the ears. Xx

I like a slow burn!

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A dark family comedy that is as satisfying as the cassoulets described in the story. Delicious!

Just delightful

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Loved it, this is a beautifully written book that will keep you guessing right to the end

intriguing story

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