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The Didomenico Fragment

By: Amor Towles
Narrated by: John Lithgow
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From the New York Times best-selling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility comes a stylish and alluring new story about art, money, and a precious family heirloom - brought magically to life by the beloved voice of six-time Emmy-winner John Lithgow.

Like many well-to-do Upper East Siders over the age of 65, esteemed art appraiser Percival Skinner had planned to spend his retirement living off his savings. But a market correction has left him living below his prior means. One day he’s visited by a dapper fixer in search of a famous work by the Renaissance master Giuseppe Didomenico. Skinner knows the work well: The original was owned by his ancestor, and was passed down through his family over the generations. If, as an intermediary, he can coordinate a sale, a small fortune awaits. Problem is, he might not be the only one on the make.

Told with the quixotic energy of a classic Henry James tale and the gleeful absurdity of drawing-room comedy, this playful and effortlessly heartwarming story from one of America’s most gifted writers is a welcome reminder that sometimes what we find is more valuable than what we are looking for.

©2020 Amor Towles (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC. Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction Funny Witty Heartfelt Feel-Good Short Stories

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John Lithgo has such a distinctive voice and he’s a perfect choice for this delightful story.

A delightful story, beautifully acted

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loved it. John lithgow is perfect and set just the right tone, very amusing

loved it

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A warm story that is perfectly narrated. It was nice to live in that world for a little bit and imagine yourself amongst the art.

Like a glass of sherry

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It was fine. Not as good as his actual books, not as well-acted as others on here. But, included with Plus, it was an enjoyable as a background listen.

Short and okay

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A beautiful story, exquisitely told by one of the world’s finest voices. Such a pleasure to listen to a story devoid of unpleasantness.

Wonderful

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Just loved this Very well written, clever little tale that’s taught me just a little bit more about renaissance art, life and people!.. Read brilliantly, by John Lithgow

Loved it!..

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Narration fantastic, perfectly dry humour and a satisfying story. I’m searching out more from both author and narrator.

Brilliant short story!

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Wonderful story, fabulously expressive narration. All in all a brilliantly observed piece of witty and wry writing.

Fabulous!

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A great story told with absolute vocal mastery by legend John Lithgow! Short and sublime audible

Fantastic

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