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The American
Previously Published as A Very Private GentlemanBy Martin BoothNarrated by Geoffrey HowardLength10h 1m
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The locals in the southern Italian town where he lives call him Signor Farfalla—Mr. Butterfly—for he is a discreet gentleman who paints rare butterflies. His life is inconspicuous—mornings spent brushing at a canvas, afternoons idling in the cafes, and evenings talking with his friend, the town priest, over a glass of brandy.
Yet there are other sides to this gentleman’s life: Clara, the young student who moonlights in the town bordello, and another woman, who arrives with one hundred thousand dollars and a commission—but not for a painting of butterflies.
With this assignment returns the dark fear that has dogged Signor Farfalla’s mysterious life. Almost instantly, he senses a deadly circle closing in on him, one which he may or may not elude.
Part thriller, part character study, part drama of deceit and self-betrayal, The American shows Martin Booth at the very height of his powers.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (2.9K)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length10 hrs 1 min
Narrated byGeoffrey Howard
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateAug 6, 2010
LanguageEnglish
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