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The Didomenico Fragment
- Narrated by: John Lithgow
- Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
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The Didomenico Fragment
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Summary
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.
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- Duncan McDonald
- 28-02-22
A delightful story, beautifully acted
John Lithgo has such a distinctive voice and he’s a perfect choice for this delightful story.
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- Nicholas or Pam Evans
- 18-07-22
loved it
loved it. John lithgow is perfect and set just the right tone, very amusing
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- Elizabeth
- 15-02-23
Like a glass of sherry
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.
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- G. B
- 02-07-23
Short and okay
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.
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- Robin Beattie
- 21-04-24
How t survive on limited means
History of art buildings problems of cooking one up man ship of. Bringing food to a shares or festivities as well special ingredients
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- A. Richards
- 10-11-21
Wonderful
A beautiful story, exquisitely told by one of the world’s finest voices. Such a pleasure to listen to a story devoid of unpleasantness.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-02-22
Loved it!..
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
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- Len85
- 10-12-22
Brilliant short story!
Narration fantastic, perfectly dry humour and a satisfying story. I’m searching out more from both author and narrator.
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- Annabelle
- 10-05-23
Fabulous!
Wonderful story, fabulously expressive narration. All in all a brilliantly observed piece of witty and wry writing.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-05-23
Fantastic
A great story told with absolute vocal mastery by legend John Lithgow! Short and sublime audible
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