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The House by the Sea

By: Santa Montefiore
Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
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Summary

Ten-year-old Floriana is captivated by the magnificent Tuscan villa near her village. When the owner’s son invites her inside, Floriana knows that her destiny is there, with him. But as they grow up, things begin to change. Miles away on the Devon coastline, Marina’s hotel has fallen on hard times. The arrival of Rafael Santoro, artist-in-residence, seems to bring peace in Marina’s family. But Rafa is not who he seems....

©2011 Santa Montefiore (P)2011 W F Howes Ltd Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt Funny
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Santa Montefiore is one of my favourite authors and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The characters are so real they seem like friends and the poetic description of the scenery and places transports me there. This book has all the elements I love, romance, a touch of mystery and intrigue, beautiful settings, lovely descriptions. And the voice artist deserves special mention--she enhanced the story with her narration. All in all an excellent listen that my husband enjoyed as well.

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I loved this - romantic fiction isn’t my usual go-to genre but Santa Montefiore creates such wonderful characters and weaves compelling stories through beautiful setting descriptions which I find totally absorbing. Her books are pure page turning escapism - a real treat - I am working my way through her back catalogue!

An immersive and sweeping love story

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the narrator was very good, apart from the dreadful West country accent. I live in Devon and with a Devonian so I know what a true Devonian accent should sound like..but never mind it didn't spoil the story for me.. I loved the descriptions of Italy and especially Devon of course as I'm lucky to live in this beautiful county..This book is definitely one of the best I have listened to so far..I shall definitely be listening to this one again one day..

Wonderful

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this book was a joy to listen to from beginning to end. funny, sad and exciting. will be looking for this author again.

love it.

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i really enjoyed this all the way through, it gets thr grey matter thinking a bit also lol

such a good listen

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