
Nights of the Rain and Stars
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Narrated by:
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Terry Donnelly
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By:
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Maeve Binchy
In a small Greek island village, a group of travelers from around the world and the local residents they encounter are brought together in unexpected ways when sudden tragedy strikes. In her inimitable style, Maeve Binchy shares with listeners the lives of these strangers, learning their hopes, dreams, and fears as they move forward, forever changed by their experience.
Here is the story of old Andreas, the gentle taverna owner who has spent many years regretting the argument that drove his only son to America; Elsa, the beautiful German reporter who gave up her television career and the man she loves once she learned the secret he hid from her; and Fiona, the Irish nurse and dutiful daughter, who's gone off to travel with the man everyone says is wrong for her, determined to show them all, even if everyone is right. This is also the story of David, the only son who loves his family but not the family business; Thomas, the Californian who is able to cope with his recent divorce but not with sharing his son with his wife's new husband; and Vonni, who rashly left behind her life in Ireland to follow her true love to this village 30 years ago, and who is wise for everyone but herself.
A story that only Maeve Binchy could tell, told with the authenticity, charm, and grace that are her trademark, Nights of Rain and Stars will be rightly cherished by her millions of fans around the world.
©2004 Maeve Binchy (P)2004 Penguin Audio and BBC Audiobooks AmericaListeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
"Satisfying and comforting.” (The Columbus Dispatch)
“Engaging…Binchy’s fans will enjoy this summery page-turner.” (Publishers Weekly)
“A remarkably gifted writer...a wonderful student of human nature.” (The New York Times Book Review)
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One of my favorites
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I wish I was in Greece with this group
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I did not want it to end!
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I become totally immersed
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Took me to Greece
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Great heartwarming story
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Such an enjoyable story!
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This story takes place on a small Greek island where five people are at a small taverna with the owner and witness a boat explosion. They see the deaths of tourists and locals and each witness is affected in their own way. And that is how Maeve introduces most of the characters of the story.
Somehow, while keeping us enraptured in the happenings of the "now" on the island; she also manages to sweep us into their lives before the island. And then we want to know what happens after. The five friends end up being four as one does not fit in. But, everyone has issues and woes which do not get solved in one day or the weeks they are there but by the end of their time on the island each one is resolved to do "something" to fix their situation.
It was a beautiful tale of looking at relationships through the eyes of each person involved: mother and child, lover and lover, husband and wife, father and son, etc. Each person sees the relationship differently and finds it difficult to see it through the eyes of the other person. It was a great story, I recommend to it anyone that loves self discovery stories with lots of lessons and a little bit of love. :)
Great Story and Group of Friends
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Highly recommend this book.
One of my favorite books ever!
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I want to know these people
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