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That Summer in Sicily: A Love Story Audiobook
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One summer in Sicily, Marlena de Blasi entered a world of unforgettable magic when she discovered the secret Sicilian villa of Donnafugata. There, life was ruled by ritual and by an unassailable seventy-year-old matriarch and protectress, Tosca.
Willowy and aloof, with an aura of a distant time, Tosca was a woman whose life story begged to be told. In the warmth of Tosca’s garden, Marlena would receive bountiful lessons of life and love as the story of Tosca’s fairy-tale romance with an Italian prince unfolded.
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"This was in the Non-Fiction section, which I usually don't go for, but it was AWESOME! I think I must have lived in some European hacienda in a previous life. The descriptions were AMAZING. I do have a healthy fear of the Sicilian people now! "
— Lvolk (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The great Marlena de Blasi writes fairy tales for grownups.”
— Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author -
“This book reads like a suspense novel complete with a surprise ending, and though Tosca’s story is compelling, it’s in de Blasi’s telling of it that the true magic lies.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Marlena de Blasi’s That Summer in Sicily leaves you both enthralled and cynically envious…A joyous beach or backyard read that could transport you to distant climes.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“Enthralling…A love story that embraces the culture and character of Sicily.”
— Library Journal -
“An extraordinary tale of passion and love stretching over decades of the twentieth century. Admirers of this author will relish her latest volume.”
— Booklist -
“[A] fragrant tale of life and love in the mountains of Sicily…Swift, sinuous, deep, and brimming with cultural artifacts.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller
That Summer in Sicily Listener Reviews
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" Read this book in preparation for a visit to Sicily. At first it seemed a little like homework but it grew on me. Nice story. "
— Ann, 3/15/2011 -
" I had read 2 of her other books, but didn't enjoy them that much because I thought they were too self-absorbed. This one was much better because she concentrated on someone's else life. It was very interesting. "
— Michelle, 1/23/2011 -
" I could see this being made into a movie. This is the love story of Tosca and Leo during the rise of the Mafia in Sicily. Very good story. "
— Debbie, 1/7/2011 -
" Love her writing ... I guess this is clear. "
— Di, 12/17/2010 -
" This is a beautifully told love story and all the descriptions of Italian foods are totally tantalizing to a foodie like me. This story was riviting and transports you to another time and place. Well done! "
— Cathy, 12/8/2010 -
" After being so disappointed with 'Palazzo', I LOVED this book. Would have given it 4 1/2 stars if I could. Once I got to Tosca's story, I couldn't put the book down. Makes me wish for the simple life. "
— Karen, 9/19/2010 -
" I hoped to learn about Sicily, but instead learned of a very determined woman. The twist at the end surprised me, and I kept wanting Tosca to get on her story! "
— Carol, 8/30/2010 -
" A great story within a story. I read this and it made me feel like I actually took a trip this summer! "
— Emilia, 8/27/2010 -
" Nudna ksiazka, mialam problemy by przez nia przebrnac i mimo ze historia byla ciekawa, nie podobal mi sie sposób w jaki byla przedstawiona. Mi osobiscie ksiazka sie nie podobala, choc moja mama i babcia byly zachwycone. "
— Kasia, 8/25/2010 -
" It feels as if you're reading a fiction book. Like a fairytale. A prince and a young girl, in love. "
— Spela, 4/28/2010 -
" I love all of Marlena De Blasi's books. They are so wonderful that I feel like I'm on these adventures too. "
— Nina, 11/29/2009
About Marlena de Blasi
Marlena de Blasi, who has worked as a chef and food and wine consultant, lives in Italy, where she assembles and conducts gastronomic tours of the various regions. She is the author of three previous memoirs, A Thousand Days in Venice, A Thousand Days in Tuscany, and The Lady in the Palazzo.