The Italian Girl

By: Lucinda Riley

Narrated by: Yolanda Kettle

From the author of the Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley's The Italian Girl takes you from the back streets of Naples to the world's finest opera houses on a poignant, unforgettable journey of love, betrayal and self-discovery.

Read by Yolanda Kettle (Philippa Gregory's The Queen's Fool)

Nothing sings as sweetly as love, or burns quite like betrayal.

Rosanna Menici is just a girl when she meets Roberto Rossini – the man who will change her life. In the years that follow, their destinies will be bound together – both for their extraordinary talents as opera singers, and by their enduring but obsessive love.

Their love will ultimately affect the lives of all those closest to them. For, as Rosanna slowly discovers, their union is haunted – haunted by irreversible events of the past . . .

Praise for Lucinda Riley:

'A masterclass in beautiful writing' – The Sun

'Captivating . . . poignant yet uplifting' – Woman's Own

'Utterly enchanting . . . Prepared to be intrigued, moved to tears and ultimately uplifted' – Lancashire Evening Post

A version of this story has previously been published under the title Aria, under the name Lucinda Edmonds – now extensively rewritten as The Italian Girl.

Critic reviews

Riley brings us a cast of exquisitely drawn characters and as you slip effortlessly into their lives and share their hopes, dreams and fears, prepare to be intrigued, moved to tears [...] and ultimately uplifted (Lancashire Evening Post, on The Butterfly Room)

A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance (Daily Mail, on The Seven Sisters)

A masterclass in beautiful writing (The Sun, on The Sun Sister)

Outstanding!!!

This is one of the best books I’ve listen to in a long time! It was well written and the narration was well done. I always considered Ms Riley’s “The Midnight Rose “ as her best book; this one was just as good.

Beautiful story

Wonderful story and presentation - intriguing situations and narrative made you feel you where there inside the story

The Italian Girl by Lucinda Riely

I loved the book. Yet another excellent example of Lucinda Riely's writing. Highly recommended reading.

Wonderful

I have listened to many of Lucinda’s books. This is by far my favorite of them all!

So captivating 🤍 A Beautifully Woven Tale of Love, Secrets, and Sacrifice

The Italian Girl is an exquisitely written tale of passion, ambition, and betrayal. Lucinda Riley masterfully transports readers into the opulent world of opera, weaving a poignant story rich with emotional complexity and haunting secrets. The characters are intricately crafted, their flawed humanity making the narrative deeply compelling. A beautifully immersive and unforgettable read.