Under a Sardinian Sky

By: Sara Alexander

Narrated by: Sara Alexander

Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

Sometimes a family's deepest silences hide the most important secrets. For Mina, a London-based travel writer, the enigmatic silence surrounding her aunt Carmela has become a personal obsession. Carmela disappeared from her Italian hometown long ago and is mentioned only in fragments and whispers. Mina has resisted prying, respectful of her family's Sardinian reserve. But now, with her mother battling cancer, it's time to learn the truth.

In 1952, Simius is a busy Sardinian town surrounded by fertile farms and orchards. Carmela Chirigoni, a farmer's daughter and talented seamstress, is engaged to Franco, son of the area's wealthiest family. Everyone agrees it's a good match. But Carmela's growing doubts about Franco's possessiveness are magnified when she meets Captain Joe Kavanagh. Joe, an American officer stationed at a local army base, is charismatic, intelligent, and married. Hired as his interpreter, Carmela resolves to ignore her feelings, knowing that any future together must bring upheaval and heartache to both families.

As Mina follows the threads of Carmela's life to uncover her fate, she will discover a past still deeply alive in the present, revealing a story of hope, sacrifice, and extraordinary love.

©2017 Sara Alexander (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Sardinia Sorrow

The tragedy of a love Story with twists and turns to take your breath away! how to react when the Dream is so close and yet so Far Away! A Man's World yet the dreams of a Woman reaching for her own Joy!

Excellent!

I was captivated y the author’s creative talent, her incredible ability to narrate so many characters and the shocking and amazing ending! Gourmet cooks may enjoy this book also!

Loved the storyline

I wanted to know more about when they left Sardinia and their life together and it would’ve been nice if they had at least one child

So good!

Sara Alexander is genius in her ability to create, and then to tell, a story. I love the sound of her voice and the way she captures the spirit of each character through tone, inflection, and accent. Ms. Alexander’s descriptions of food, people, and romantic places far away are captivating. This is a sweet story told in a lovely way.

Wonderful story

Loved the setting and the characters throughout. Can’t wait to go to Italy next year.

Very disappointing

Was looking forward to the authors previous book, which was one of the best books I’ve ever heard, and this one was very boring

The ending!!

I ordered this book bc I loved Sara Alexander’s book 40 thousand steps to the sea so much. That is my all time favorite Audible book of all time so far. The author narrating the beautiful stories is amazing. Under a sardinian sky was not as good, but still worth a credit to me. The story has a slow uphill start, but I decided to stick with it counting on the author/narrator. So glad I did. I hope Sara Alexander does more books.

A must

Well written and performed beautifully. what I highly recommend as a must read. Thank you, Sara!

The author’s voice catapults the reader to the sight, smells and even the tastes of this magical tale!

I found the words of this story combined with the author’s talented voice, held such descriptive abilities that I felt as though I was in the same room!! The food and scenery so richly described that you could almost smell and taste it. The raw emotions of love and loss so palpable that it brought me to tears.
The story takes its sweet time to develop and requires a bit of patience but well worth the wait. Like Mina, the reader is invited on the journey and longing for answers.
I would recommend this book to readers in search of adventure in far away places and the promise of love.

Beautiful narration

The author/narrator has a gift for writing and narrating her stories. There were several similarities to her first book, but not so significant as to make the story predictable.

Her description of the meal preparations were mouthwatering. I hope the author considers writing a cookbook of the foods described in her books!