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The Castle of Stories

By: Matt Cain
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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When 45-year-old Adam inherits a rundown farmhouse and castle in Tuscany from a great uncle he didn’t know existed, he quits his job in Manchester to renovate the property. He’s thrilled his boyfriend of two years, newly divorced and out-of-the-closet Theo, is joining him. But Theo’s ex-wife says she can’t take their children for the summer, so they come too. As the temperature rises, so does the tension. The kids are hostile to Adam, immune to the beauty of the rural location – and scared of the resident lizards.

As Adam explores the crumbling walls of the castle and sorts through his uncle’s possessions, he discovers some dark family secrets. But could they finally allow him to break free from the pain of the past, start building a new family and open a life of queer joy?

THE CASTLE OF STORIES is a moving, heartwarming and uplifting novel about modern family in all its forms, what it means to love, and the importance of understanding your own story.©2026 Matt Cain (P)2026 Recorded Books, Inc. Family Life Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Heartfelt
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What a lovely story. I couldn't stop listening. The characters all felt so real - and with real human emotions. It could have been a story of bitterness, but it isn't! I'd love it if there's a follow up.

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