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The Stolen Letter
- Narrated by: Daphne Kouma
- Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The longer her imprisonment went on, the more she cast her mind back to the stolen hours they had spent together. His love had blown in like an unexpected breath of warm summer air, giving her the promise of life and joy. But now they had been torn apart and she was tormented by the thought that they might never be reunited.
Italy, 1938: When Stella arrives in Florence, it’s love at first sight. She is wowed by the rolling hills dotted with olive trees, the buttermilk villas with shuttered windows and terracotta roofs that glow gloriously in the sunlight. Even the breeze holds the scent of freedom - freedom from England, where the shadow of her past haunted her.
Then there is Ted, an American journalist who is wild and mischievous, with an arrogance bordering on rude. Stella is infuriated by him - but she cannot deny the lure of the danger and excitement he promises.
But there is something dark under the bright surface of this beautiful country, with unspeakable tragedies just around the corner. When the Nazis take control of Italy, Stella and Ted - and whatever dreams the future held for them - are ripped apart. As bombs descend, destroying everything in their wake, there is nothing to do but sit in darkness, praying to see tomorrow.
And it seems that even in Italy, Stella’s past has found her. Somewhere in the winding streets of Florence there is a letter that could change the course of her fate. Unknown to her, it holds a secret with the power to rewrite her past, and everything she has been running away from. But will she live to find it? And with the odds stacked against her, will she ever see Ted again?
This beautifully spun and stirring tale is about the impossible tragedies of war and the miraculous possibilities of love. Fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, Rhys Bowen’s The Tuscan Child, and The Letter by Kathryn Hughes will be utterly captivated.
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- NICK J.
- 10-06-20
Brilliant writing from Clara Benson
I really enjoyed this book. Because I read Clara Bensons other novel, “In darkness look for stars.” and thoroughly enjoyed it, I was looking forward to another of her novels. This is a gripping story that kept my attention with every word. She has a great talent. Highly recommend.
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- TNice723
- 12-15-21
Literally the stupidest protagonist ever.
The ridiculously dumb decisions made by the main character, Stella, made me want to shake and shoot her myself (not a spoiler). Spare yourself and spend your credit on something better.
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- laura tapani
- 04-02-21
Boring
This story has very little about WWII. Its mostly just a drama filled Romance story that kept going on and on and repeating itself in different scenarios.
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- Kathy A.
- 11-28-21
Five star all around!
first want to say that the narrator was fabulous! That is key when I'm listening to a book. I found the story very entertaining and exciting! This was one that was hard to take time out to do anything but hear the book! Truly enjoyed all of it!
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- Maureen Dowd
- 12-08-20
Enough of war
The narrator was very good.
I was fascinated by the struggle of Stella and Beatrice but it was too painful at times
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- Lainey
- 11-05-21
Enthralling war time story
Captivating and interesting story which was wonderful to listen too. The reader was excellent which added to the authenticity of the storyline. I couldn’t stop listening until it was finished.
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- Jennifer Cross
- 01-02-21
Absolutely gripping wartime novel
Beautifully and realistically narrated. Couldn't stop listening to the narrated version as it was such a brilliant exciting story line.