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The Didomenico Fragment

Written 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 Short Stories
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Lovely story. Takes you through the world of an old man in New York and the life of a painting. Very readable and hard to put down.

Excellent story and well narrated

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John Lithgow's characteristic voice is most suited for the cynical tone he narrates in. The story is pretty good and leaves a satisfactory aftertaste with a slight smile on your face.

Pretty good. Recommended.

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Story is o nice, filled with treasure trove of renaissance art history! The narration is engaging!

John Lithgow’s narration was absolutely enthralling!

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if u like art n history and can spare 2 hours .It is for you.Dose'nt add much to your horizon but a really good choice for a car ride or flight or a tedious waiting .

nothing much special but good

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The atmosphere feels like a modern-day version of A Gentleman In Moscow, with the same humanity and highbrow pursuit of food and art.

But it's John Lithgow's narration that nails it. Beautiful dry cynicism from a time gone by - is the perfect flavour enhancer.

Time well spent.

Heart-warming tale, glorious narration

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