Girl At The Lion d'Or

Mysterious Arrival Unveils Secrets in Rural France

Written bySebastian Faulks

Narrated byJames Wilby

Length8h35m

Release dateAugust 22, 2011

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Small Town & Rural

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 3.3 (3 ratings)

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Author	Sebastian Faulks
Narrator	James Wilby
Runtime	8h35m
Published	August 22, 2011
Rating	★★★★★ 3.3 / 5 (3 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Small Town & Rural, Historical Fiction, Romance, Historical, 20th Century
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Experience the haunting allure of small-town life with 'The Girl at the Lion d\'Or,' where a young stranger's arrival stirs up desires and secrets in a French village. Sebastian Faulks masterfully weaves a tapestry of love, conscience, and desire through the eyes of local inhabitants. James Wilby’s narration captures every nuance, making this audiobook an immersive journey that lingers long after the final chapter.

Tags: small town lifeFrench literaturemysteryrural secretslove and desire

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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James Wilby's voice is the heart of 'The Girl at the Lion d\'Or.' His delivery is both subtle and emotive, effortlessly shifting between the character's complex emotions and the quiet desperation of small-town life. The narrative pace is deliberate but never slow; each scene unfolds with the precision of a well-crafted painting. However, some listeners might find the story’s exploration of desire overly explicit at times, detracting from its broader themes. Nonetheless, the audiobook remains an engrossing listen that offers a vivid glimpse into a bygone era and the indelible impact one person can have on another.

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