The Light in the Piazza (Audiobook)

from jburlinson

A very odd subject. A young woman (blond and very pretty) was kicked in the head by a colt when she (the young woman) was just a colt herself. Her mother has, naturally, been very protective of her developmentally challenged daughter. So they go to Italy for a vacation, where the young woman beha...

from 2wonderY

A short story, rather than a novel, I think. During a prolonged visit in Florence, the prospect of love and a fuller life is offered to brain-damaged, but beautifully child-like Clara. Her mother becomes aware of the possibility and finally decides to allow and encourage it. Late twist towards th...

from froxgirl

I'll admit it: I am on an Elizabeth Spencer jag. One of the most pleasure a reader can have is to find an author who has fallen from favor or from print and discover a trove of amazing books and stories. Spencer was first published in 1948 and she's still writing. This is probably her most famous...

from froxgirl

I'll admit it: I am on an Elizabeth Spencer jag. One of the most pleasure a reader can have is to find an author who has fallen from favor or from print and discover a trove of amazing books and stories. Spencer was first published in 1948 and she's still writing. This is probably her most famous...