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Captain Corelli's Mandolin

By: Louis de Bernieres
Narrated by: Michael Maloney
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Summary

It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals, but as a conscientious soldier, whose main aim is to have a peaceful war, he proves in time to be civilised, humorous - and a consummate musician. When the local doctor's daughter's letters to her fiancé go unanswered, the working of the eternal triangle seems inevitable. But can this fragile love survive as the war gets closer and the lines are drawn between invader and defender?

©1994 Louis de Bernières (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
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Loved it, don't listen right before your period, you'll think the world is ending. So many emotions.

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Travels through history, people & knowledge

Such an experience. Through interwoven stories it exposes peculiarities of people, historical complexities and specialist topics that make the story even more of a joy. It grew and grew on me and now I miss it.

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Loved it!

Loved this book from start to finish, narrator was brilliant! Book was both fabulously witty and sardonic and at times sad and full of emotion. I didn’t want it to end!

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Fabulous book

Read this book many years ago. It has been lovely to revisit and listen to this wonderful story again.

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Sublime

The writing is generous in description without being winding. An engaging tale of romance and horror and beauty in the simple things.

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Outstanding book

Stunning story told beautifully. You become totally absorbed in the characters and the descriptions and never want it to end.

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Captain Corellis Mandolin

I really enjoyed this book and I thought the reader was excellent. I would recommend this book to others.

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Great narration

This is a beautifully sad story which tells the horrors of war.
The reader was one of the best I’ve heard!
I’m now off to book a holiday to The Greek Islands!

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Gripping, interesting and passionate

I truly loved this book, the characters, setting, events and relationships were all well written and beautifully narrated. I was wrapped up in it, taking every chance I could to listen.

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Beautifully written and read

This was an unexpected pleasure; having seen the unmemorable film a few years ago, I only bought this because of the high ratings. They were totally deserved. De Bernieres’ use of language and knowledge of the Greek society were impeccable, as was Michael Maloney’s performance. This was an utter gem which will leave an impression on me for years.

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