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The Villa

By: Rosanna Ley
Narrated by: Anna Bentinck
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When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family.

Initially resistant to Tess going back to her roots, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality, and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was. Three women, all seeking answers. Will Villa Sirena bring them together - or drive them apart?

©2012 Rosanna Ley (P)2014 WF Howes Ltd 20th Century Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Holidays Romance Women's Fiction Celebration Italy

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Critic reviews

"A warm and passionate story that is as beguiling as the aromatic tastes and scents of Sicily itself ... Richly written, always engrossing. The perfect summer read" (Kate Furnivall, author of The White Pearl)
"Beautifully written, warm and romantic... The perfect holiday read" (Rachel Hore, author of A Gathering Storm)
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really enjoyed it..suspense, anticipation, surprises
real good read couldn't stop listening to it..brillia t read

Great book

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I really got into this book. I loved the underlying stories of the main characters and couldnt wait to listen to each new chapter.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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Good listen for s summer holiday. would recommend to a friend. narrator is good too

Good listen

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

might do, its easy listening

What about Anna Bentinck’s performance did you like?

Very good, clear and gives characters colour.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Any additional comments?

Not very serious but enjoyable listen

romantic holiday story

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Gripping
Emotional
Light and dark
I enjoyed it all and got lost in the story of Sicily old and new

Enthralling

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This book was okay, if a little predictable.narration was good. Not the best book but not awful.

Predictable

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Easy to listen to, lovely narration with believable characters. Could see sicily in my mind.

Really lovely story

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Easy to listen to, nice story if you like romance novels this is a good one

Romantic love story

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Would you try another book written by Rosanna Ley or narrated by Anna Bentinck?

no, not by the author-but the narrator was fine.

Would you be willing to try another book from Rosanna Ley? Why or why not?

no, slow moving and too predictable to keep me interested. Ok story but if it had been a paperback I doubt I would have continued it. I have forgotten the ending already!

What aspect of Anna Bentinck’s performance might you have changed?

the pace of the story, the depths of the characters

Could you see The Villa being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

no, it wouldn't hold people's interest for long!

Any additional comments?

an ok listen, but wouldn't buy another from this author.

ok, but not brilliant

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A good narrator. A good story with a few twists. A beach listen, to think of sunshine

Summer reading

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