The Forgotten Italian Restaurant

Hidden Code in History’s Shadows

Written byBarbara Josselsohn

Narrated byKate Handford, Daphne Kouma

Length9h02m

Release dateDecember 1, 2025

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (279 ratings)

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Author	Barbara Josselsohn
Narrator	Kate Handford, Daphne Kouma
Runtime	9h02m
Published	December 1, 2025
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (279 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, 20th Century, World War II & Holocaust, Romance, Historical
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Step into wartime Italy with 'The Forgotten Italian Restaurant,' a literary masterpiece narrated by Kate Handford and Daphne Kouma. This deeply layered narrative weaves together love, espionage, and the enduring power of family recipes. Josselsohn crafts an intricate tale that breathes life into every detail, from bustling trattorias to clandestine meetings. The duo’s narration is a standout, their voices blending seamlessly to bring authenticity and emotion to this captivating story.

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Expert narration by Kate Handford, Daphne Kouma brings every character and scene to life across 9h02m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Kate Handford and Daphne Kouma deliver performances that are nothing short of mesmerizing. Their accents and inflections perfectly capture the essence of pre-war Italy, making every scene feel vividly real. The story itself is a delightful blend of romance and suspense, with twists that keep you guessing until the very end. However, some may find the intricate plot slightly convoluted at times, requiring careful attention to follow all the threads. Despite this, 'The Forgotten Italian Restaurant' remains an engaging and heartfelt journey through history. Listeners won’t just hear a story; they’ll experience it.

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