Meet Me in Monaco

A Novel of Grace Kelly's Royal Wedding

De: Hazel Gaynor, Heather Webb

Narrado por: Nancy Peterson, Jeremy Arthur

Duración: 9 h y 32 m

Resumen del Editor

Set in the 1950s against the backdrop of Grace Kelly’s whirlwind romance and glamorous wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco, New York Times best-selling author Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb take the listener on an evocative, sun-drenched journey along the Côte d’Azur in this pause-resisting novel of passion, fate, and second chances.

Movie stars and paparazzi flock to Cannes for the glamorous film festival, but Grace Kelly, the biggest star of all, wants only to escape from the flashbulbs. When struggling perfumer Sophie Duval shelters Miss Kelly in her boutique, fending off a persistent British press photographer, James Henderson, a bond is forged between the two women and sets in motion a chain of events that stretches across 30 years of friendship, love, and tragedy.

James Henderson cannot forget his brief encounter with Sophie Duval. Despite his guilt at being away from his daughter, he takes an assignment to cover the wedding of the century, sailing with Grace Kelly’s wedding party on the SS Constitution from New York. In Monaco, as wedding fever soars and passions and tempers escalate, James and Sophie - like Princess Grace - must ultimately decide what they are prepared to give up for love.

©2019 Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb (P)2019 HarperAudio

Pleasant but predictable

I liked the historical backdrop and the lovely setting of Monoco, but the story was oh-so predictable.

Engaging and Bittersweet

This is an evocative escape to another time and beautiful place. It’s the perfect distraction for a dark winter week. Credit worthy!

Enchante

one of the most delightful books I have ever read. I wish I could smell the perfume.

Great story, but disappointing ending.

I loved the story up until the ending. I so imagined them reconnecting once his daughter recovered, he & his daughter moving to France near Sophie, James pursuing his love of photography landscapes and Sophie slowing teaching James’ daughter the business since she already had a love of science. I also would have liked more details of her business’ success. Great story, but ending came up short and flat.

wonderful and so enjoyable

don't skip this one. engaging and sublime. i did not want it to end. a must for anytime.

Immensely enjoyable

How serendipity and an encounter with Grace Kelly changes the lives of a driven parfumerist, based in Cannes, and a British reporter that is covering the Grace story. I wish I could visit Sophie Duval and have her find the perfect perfume for myself. This book should include perfume samples for a fully immersive experience! I absolutely loved the story and how it is complimented by the historical events of Grace and Rainiers’ courtship and wedding.
The only thing that bothered me was the mispronunciation of a few French words, although in general I found the narration was spot on!

Cute & sweet

Simple, cute and sweet. Beautiful variety in the reader voices. A truly enjoyable audio book.

Wonderful story

It’s a lovely story that captures the essence of the Côte d’Azur and Monaco. It makes me want to know more about Grace Kelly.

A story that had me smiling

This was one of those stories that had me reacting - smiling, chuckling, and just enjoying the ride. I also *might* have a slight crush on the male actor’s voice. He read his part perfectly!

Enjoyable listen

I loved the characters and the storyline. It kept me wanting more and more, and it did not disappoint.