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Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
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Narrated By: Edoardo Ballerini
Audiobook Length: 12 hours 53 minutes
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A Fifty-Year Love Story Spanning the Italian Coast and Old Hollywood
In the spring of 1962 on a remote rocky outcropping of the Italian coast, a young innkeeper catches sight of a beautiful American actress arriving by boat, sent away from the chaotic filming set of Cleopatra. This unexpected encounter ignites an almost-love affair that remains suspended in time until fifty years later, when the aging innkeeper surfaces in a modern Hollywood studio searching for the woman he never forgot. This sweeping multi-generation historical fiction audiobook effortlessly shifts between the slow, sun-faded rhythm of a vintage Italian village and the sharp, cynical world of show business. Expertly narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, the narrative explores the heavy cost of unfulfilled dreams, the enduring nature of early love, and the beautiful human ruins left in the wake of fame.
Why You’ll Love This Book
Edoardo Ballerini’s masterful, calm narration shifts between mid-century Italian accents and sharp modern American industry dialogue with seamless elegance. The expansive timeline offers a rich, cinematic depth that makes the listening experience feel incredibly substantial and rewarding. It provides a thoughtful, literary journey for anyone who appreciates intricate storytelling, historical detail, and deep reflections on time's passage.
Audiobook Details
Audiobook Details
ISBN: 9780062201621
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Publisher: Harper
Length: 12 hours 53 minutes
Author:
- Jess Walter
Narrators:
- Edoardo Ballerini
Language: English
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