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In the Company of the Courtesan
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
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- Antony Douglas
- 06-10-22
Captivating
This book dominated my to do list from the moment I started reading it and enthralled me to the very end.
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- Linda
- 11-01-16
Enchanting page turner
Anyone who loves Venice will recognise the bridges, canals, churches and dark dark corners they love - albeit this is set nearly 500 years ago. This is a delightful story of our courtesan and her dwarf who flee to Venice after the sacking of Rome to try and rebuild their lives and fortune. This is not a saccharine tale but nevertheless one of companionship and determination. I have read a couple of other books by Sarah Dunant - one of which was tremendous one of which was mediocre. This is one of the great ones and the reading by Daniel Philpott is excellent. I was genuinely sad when it ended.
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- W J A ANDERSON
- 11-11-23
An original story, well told
The Story held my attention and surprised me. It challenged my judgment of right and wrong and scrubbed out some prejudice…
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- The Magic Scone
- 21-08-24
Authentic and entertaining
The characters are larger than life ( in some respects) and easy to engage with - the historical detail is educational but not intrusive to the narrative
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- Fibri
- 31-07-13
Very enjoyable plunge into 16th C Venice
This is a very enjoyable listen. The characters and places come to life as if you were there with them. My only complaint is that the story dragged a bit towards the middle but then it picked up again. I enjoyed Sacred Hearts more, as the convent environment and the insights into the roles of women in convents vs the outside world was fascinating. This one is still an enjoyable historical tale but since it is a more intimate story about one courtesan and her close friend/business partner, you don't get quite the same feeling of insight into society.
Dunant writes well and intelligently, and with obvious authority regarding the historical details. The reading is excellent too.
I have also bought Blood and Beauty and I'm looking forward to reading it.
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- Mrs
- 30-01-20
Disappointing
I have loved other books by Sarah Dunant but this was a let down. It seemed that she had a good idea for a story but not enough story to fill the length of book she produced. There were interminable musings. Historically it was interesting to learn details of the life in Venice in the mid 16th century. Daniel Philpott reads very clearly but he gives no character to his voices. Irrespective of age, gender or background they all sound the same.
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