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The Italian Girl

By: Lucinda Riley
Narrated by: Yolanda Kettle
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Summary

Set against a memorable backdrop of Lucinda Riley's trademark evocative locations, The Italian Girl unfolds into a poignant and unforgettable tale of love, betrayal and self-discovery.

Nothing sings as sweetly as love, or burns quite like betrayal.

Rosanna Menici is just a girl when she meets Roberto Rossini, the man who will change her life. In the years to come, their destinies are bound together by their extraordinary talents as opera singers and by their enduring but obsessive love for each other - a love that will ultimately affect the lives of all those closest to them. For, as Rosanna slowly discovers, their union is haunted by irreversible events from the past....

Rosanna's journey takes her from humble beginnings in the back streets of Naples to the glittering stages of the world's most prestigious opera houses. 

First published as Aria under the name Lucinda Edmonds, now extensively rewritten.

©2020 Lucinda Riley (P)2020 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
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The Italian Girl

What a joy to listen to such a compelling story. All the Lucinda Riley stories I have read so far are very addictive and this is no exception. Well worth a read❤️

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One of the best books I’ve listened to

Lucinda Riley is a brilliant story teller. I enjoyed every part of this book. I found it difficult not to listen to it all in one go!

Yolanda kettle is an excellent narrator, and so enjoyable to listen to.

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My Favourite Author

What can I say? This is one of the best novels I have read/listened to in a very long time. Lucinda Riley's talent for storytelling will life on forever. I will miss her novels. R.I.P.

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opera story.

loved the story, but thought it was going to be about the opera. not children.

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Great read

The author shows great understanding of human nature.
It’s sensitively narrated.
In the end one can sympathise with all the characters.
A very absorbing story.

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excellent

yet another brilliant story, I cannot wait to read my next one by Lucinda Riley.

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Loved it!

I don't often leave reviews as it is all about opinion and I find myself put off by other's opinion.
Purchase the book if you enjoy Lucia's book, you can't go wrong.
And I have say Yolanda the narrator is a very talented lady indeed.
In my opinion the best narrator I have listened to over the past 4 years.
She adds something to her stories, she makes it MORE than just than a narration.

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Gorgeous story about the Opera

I’ve come to this book after first reading the Seven Sisters series and then The Midnight Rose by Lucinda Riley. I rated those books all 5 stars overall because they were just perfection.
So I’ve had to rate this book a 4 simply because I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as Lucinda’s other works. In saying that I did still enjoy it thoroughly and loved the Opera story line.

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Spoilt by English narrator

Lovely story really enjoyed it
Should have been narrated by someone with an Italian accent
It was spoilt for me by the English women trying to talk with an Italian accent

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A rollercoaster novel full of Love, hate disloyalty and above all PASSION

This should be made into a movie, set in Italy, England and America.I got so I engrossed in it and am so sad it has come to an end 🥲. Also great value for my free credit.. so long😀. A fantastic job Lucinda Riley👏. I intend to read more of your marvellous novols👌

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