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Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

Written by: Alessandro Manzoni
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One of the most famous Italian books in history, The Betrothed was written by Alessandro Manzoni in 1827. The two main characters, Renzo and Lucy, are engaged to be married when Lucy tragically disappears. Little does Renzo know that Lucy has been kidnapped by a criminal, The Unnamed, feared by all the people of Northern Italy, where the story is set. Despite the threat of death and the fear of never laying eyes on one another again, Renzo and Lucy maintain a deep love for each other throughout the book that displays the true sacrifice and commitment of marriage. The book was recommended by Pope Francis to engaged couples in 2015 as preparation for marriage. - Summary by Woolly Bee Cast List: Cast Narrator: Mary J Don Abbondio: Eduardo Perpetua: Beth Thomas Lucy: KHand Renzo: Larry Wilson Agnes: rosalinger Don Roderick: bala Father Christopher: Eduardo Count Attilio: BeniaminoMassimo Tony: Tomas Peter Griso: Jason in Panama Bortolo: John Burlinson Giuseppe Ripamonti: Dillon McFarlane The Unknown: K. Adrian Stroet Cross-Bearer: Michele Eaton Cardinal Federigo Borromeo: Larry Wilson Tailor: Leanne Yau Bravo 1: Johnny Alexander Bravo 2: TriciaG Voice 1: Kristin Gjerløw Voice 2: Lydia Voice 3: TriciaG Angry Mob member 1: Kristin Gjerløw Angry Mob member 2: Michele Eaton Angry Mob member 3: TriciaG Angry Mob member 4: Michele Eaton Angry Mob member 5: Eva Davis Angry Mob member 6: Sonia Giuseppe Ripamonti: David Olson Old Woman 2: TJ Burns Various other roles read by: Woolly Bee, Joseph James, Bella Buss, Etel Buss, Joseph Tabler, TriciaG, Eduardo, Jason in Panama, Michele Eaton, Jessie Yun, Lydia, Leanne Yau, Gaby, David Purdy, Kathrine Engan, Melanie T, Sonia, Tomas Peter, April Walters, KHand, linny, rosalinger, Elijah, BeniaminoMassimo, Sarah Terry, Ashur Gharavi, Eva Davis, RecordingPerson, Zames Curran Edited by: linny, Kim, TriciaG Proof listeners: Mary J, Jeanie, nancymcdaniel87, Eduardo, Woolly Bee, Larry Wilson, Michele Eaton, Kim, and KHand Co-BC for this project and Cast list compiled by linnyCopyright Action&Adventure Fiction Genre Art Literature & Fiction
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