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Tuscan Rose

By: Belinda Alexandra
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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Publisher's summary

A mysterious stranger known as 'The Wolf' leaves an infant with the sisters of Santo Spirito. A tiny silver key hidden in her wrappings is the only clue to the child's identity and so begins a story as intriguing and beautiful as the city of Florence itself. Belinda Alexandra's new novel, Tuscan Rose, is set in Italy during the time of Mussolini. This richly woven tale of passion, love, longing, witchcraft and magic promises to be everything her readers love and more.

©2010 Belinda Alexandra (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Wonderfully gripping story

Loved how fiction and history blended together so well, but likely would not have purchased this book had the book’s description indicated how detailed the scenes of torture victims were. I realize they were true to the times just not what I usually choose to read. I hope all Belinda Alexander books are not in this kind of gory detail.

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Captivating

Loved this story. Not much is written about what happened in Italy before and during the war. The narrator was one of the best I have heard.

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Too much death

Could have had more of the happy story or even the mysterious story but too much death for me

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Fabulous story, great narrator!

If you could sum up Tuscan Rose in three words, what would they be?

The story kept me intrigued and the Narrator made me feel like I was living the story.

What about Caroline Lee’s performance did you like?

She did an excellent job! She used inflection and emotion in all the right places.

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Wonderful!

A must read!! The story was terrific as was the performance!! Don't miss this one!

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Fabulous

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, loved listening. couldn't wait to start listening again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tuscan Rose?

When Luchiano sacrificed himself to save Rosa

Which character – as performed by Caroline Lee – was your favorite?

Luchiano

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no, it took a couple of weeks while commuting in my car. Made the trip faster.

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Good story in an interesting time.

The setting and time make this interesting and enjoyable. The time is World War II and the setting is Italy from the Italian view point.

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Loved it!

Excellent listening experience. I chose it because of the reader, Caroline Lee, who is my favorite. Now I will listen to others by this author. She is an excellent writer and storyteller.

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This book really is quite good.

I really am so glad I decided on this book. It is narrated wonderfully. It pulled at my heartstrings, an emotional journey.
The story of Rosa is one where you want her to come out unscathed from all she has been through in her life, the injustices and sorrows of a young woman during WWII. I think maybe because my own family had to suffer through the war in Europe at that time, that it touched my emotions so strongly. It can be difficult at times to listen, if you are squeamish, the author was very descriptive when writing about the violence and torture at that time in history. But with that said it is also a tender love story,a story of overcoming the odds, a story of bravery. In the end you feel as if you know these characters and only hope the best for them in their futures.

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Title

Loved the book and narrator ... just didn't like the title... too trite... almost didn't even look at it because of the name... sounded like a romance novel from a dime store...

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