That Summer in Sicily

A Love Story

De: Marlena de Blasi

Narrado por: Marlena de Blasi

One summer in Sicily, Marlena de Blasi entered a world of unforgettable magic when she discovered the secret Sicilian villa of Donnafugata. There life was ruled by ritual and by an unassailable 70-year-old matriarch and protectress, Tosca.

Willowy and aloof, with an aura of a distant time, Tosca was a woman whose life story begged to be told. In the warmth of Tosca's garden, Marlena would receive bountiful lessons of life and love as the story of Tosca's fairy-tale romance with an Italian prince unfolded.

©2008 Marlena de Blasi (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"[A] fragrant tale of life and love in the mountains of Sicily....Swift, sinuous, deep and brimming with cultural artifacts." ( Kirkus Reviews)

Listen to the voice sample first!

Personally I do not care for the sound of a whisper or near whisper for narration. Because of this I was unable to listen to this production. I love her previously published books, but as Marlena de Blasi narrated, this must be the effect she wanted and I 'll go back to reading any new books in hardback.

Such a beautiful story

One of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever read. As enchanting as Wuthering Heights but without the brutality. Reminds you of the beauty of humans and their devotion to one another. I can’t wait to get to Sicily to see the island and its people and imagine the prince and his love in their faces.

No idea what the book was about.

Was unable to finish the book because I couldn't hear it. i had read it a few years ago.

What a beautiful Poetic Voice

Would you listen to That Summer in Sicily again? Why?

Yes I would listen to this story again because it is so well and poetically written, and the audio is absolutely beautiful.

Who was your favorite character and why?

In this one instance I can honestly say I loved them all because each one added texture and depth to the story, drawing me completely into the landscape and period

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I would hate to give away the ending, but it was the last letter disclosing information about the prince

Any additional comments?

There was nothing about this book other than the reviews and sample audio that interested me, I'm not a romance or drama reader except on occasion. But after starting this book I couldn't put it down and loved every moment, never hurrying through a single point. Wow was I ever touched at the deepest places in my heart. An all around perfect book.

Haunting

I have just finished " Summer in Sciliy". I found it to be a most haunting love story. It was not drippy or sappy. It had substance. I was thinking about it even when I wasn't listening to it. I feel Marlena de Blasi's voice was perfect for the reading of the story. It was soft and very enjoyable to hear. A must listen.