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  • The Pleasing Hour

  • By: Lily King
  • Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
  • Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (46 ratings)

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The Pleasing Hour

By: Lily King
Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
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Publisher's summary

Winner of the 1999 Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award, Lily King's splendid novel, The Pleasing Hour, is based on her experiences while traveling throughout France and Spain. She worked as an au pair during her four-year adventure and was inspired to begin writing.

Having suffered a tremendous loss, 17-year-old Rosie decides to make a fresh start. Taking a job as a nanny on a houseboat in Paris, she fills the void of loss with a new family. Almost immediately she lets the three children and their needy father, Marc, into her heart. As their relationship becomes increasingly intimate, Rosie soon discovers the secrets of the cold and detached mother, Nicole - whose demons are eerily similar to her own.

Masterfully giving voice and personality to each character, Suzanne Toren's narration does justice to Lily King's witty tale, leading the listener to both laughter and tears.

©1999 Lily King (P)2001 Recorded Books
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Lily King honed her writing after this 1st novel

Found it difficult to listen to the many inner monologues . Euphoria and Writers and Lovers both marvelous!

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Loved everything about this book!

This is the second one I’ve read by this author and I loved them both. This is just so beautifully written, love the story and character development and of course I loved that it was set in France.

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