• A Dream of Italy

  • An uplifting story of love, family and holidays in the sun!
  • By: Nicky Pellegrino
  • Narrated by: Jane McDowell
  • Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (146 ratings)

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A Dream of Italy

By: Nicky Pellegrino
Narrated by: Jane McDowell
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Live your dream of Italy...

Here is your chance to buy your own home in southern Italy for less than the price of a cup of coffee. The picturesque mountain town of Montenello is selling off some of its historic buildings for just ONE EURO each. The only conditions are that purchasers must renovate their new home within the next three years and that they plan to contribute in a meaningful way to this small community.
To be considered as a future resident of Montenello contact the town's mayor, Augusto Rossi. Live your dream of Italy for just one euro.

When the Mayor of a picturesque Italian town launches a new scheme to rejuvenate the community, his advertisement is read with interest and excitement by many. Zara is in her thirties and desperate to get on the property ladder. Tim and Lynda are retiring and need a project. Some are looking for a peaceful bolthole. Others hope to make a profit, start a business, escape a dull life or an unhappy relationship. And there is someone who just might be hiding their true motivation...

Their lives are about to change forever - but can they make their dream of Italy into a reality? A deliciously escapist summer read.

©2019 Nicky Pellegrino (P)2019 Orion Publishing Group

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lo amo ♥

what a wonderful tale. makes me want to to Italy! didn't want it to end!

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greatly enjoyed it.

loved the approach. Hard to find anything these days that does not contain four lettered words and violence. Enjoyed the narrative. But the thing that truly astonished me was the narrator Jane. How on earth can she do Australian, English, Italian, American accents without error. It is almost impossible to get Australian accurately without being Australian. Bravo Jane!!

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Perfect Cozy Story

Really enjoyed this one, wonderful characters and story. If you’re not dreaming of Italy, I’ll be shocked.

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Excellent narration

Interesting way author develops each character independently . Would have preferred less elaboration on the romance of the gay couple but overall e excellent story

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Beautiful story and narration!!!

What a beautiful story! Had me thinking I may want to move to a small town in Italy!

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A Dream of Italy

A Dream of Italy. A fabulous book could not put it down. Felt as if you knew everyone. great read

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Loved it so beautiful

Loved it
So entertaining and fun and romantic the food the vistas
The town
I want more of the Montenello

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Road trip worthy

This was so magical for me as I was taking my road trip wishing I was driving through Italy.

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Soooooo good

Fabulous read!! Love it through and through!!!! Definitely worth indulging in any time of the day or night

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such a wonderful escape

so loved this audio book. I could picture the small Italian town and felt like all the characters were believable, likeable and interesting. the narrator did such a great job, switching to charming accents so effortlessly. I really didn't want it to end and would really love sequels, there's so much potential for more storylines following these wonderful characters . great job by the author and narrator, I look forward to listening to more books from both of them.

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