A Courtship in Catania
Linda Rae Sande
The bastard son of an earl. An Italian conte’s daughter. It's almost love at first sight for these two when they meet during his Grand Tour of Sicily. But why does her father encourage a courtship if he has already promised her to another?
Donald Slater has been on his Grand Tour for nearly a year, keeping copious notes with the intention of writing a book for others to use as a guide when they take their tours. He's visiting the last island on his itinerary—Sicily—when he comes face to face with his future. She's young, she's beautiful, and she's a flirt, at least according to her aunt.
Nicoletta D'Avalos is surprised when her father encourages a courtship between her and the Englishman they met in the Prince of Biscari's gardens in the heart of Catania. She expected to be married off to an Italian aristocrat, one who could refill her father's dwindling coffers. She's more than happy to spend time with Donald, though, especially after she realizes she has feelings for him. In fact, she's quite sure she's in love with him.
When these two learn what the conte has arranged, though, their fledgling courtship must end.
For now.
When it comes to Grand Tours, Donald knows there is always an opportunity to act as a guide for younger siblings and cousins. When it comes to Nicoletta, he also knows there is more at stake than simply an interrupted courtship. And when the time is right, he will claim what it his. They made a pact, and he's determined to keep it.
Duration - 7h 27m.
Author - Linda Rae Sande.
Narrator - Michael Troughton.
Published Date - Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Linda Rae Sande ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Linda Rae Sande
Michael Troughton
The Grand Tours of the Aristocracy
Twisted Teacup Publishing
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
The bastard son of an earl. An Italian conte’s daughter. It's almost love at first sight for these two when they meet during his Grand Tour of Sicily. But why does her father encourage a courtship if he has already promised her to another? Donald Slater has been on his Grand Tour for nearly a year, keeping copious notes with the intention of writing a book for others to use as a guide when they take their tours. He's visiting the last island on his itinerary—Sicily—when he comes face to face with his future. She's young, she's beautiful, and she's a flirt, at least according to her aunt. Nicoletta D'Avalos is surprised when her father encourages a courtship between her and the Englishman they met in the Prince of Biscari's gardens in the heart of Catania. She expected to be married off to an Italian aristocrat, one who could refill her father's dwindling coffers. She's more than happy to spend time with Donald, though, especially after she realizes she has feelings for him. In fact, she's quite sure she's in love with him. When these two learn what the conte has arranged, though, their fledgling courtship must end. For now. When it comes to Grand Tours, Donald knows there is always an opportunity to act as a guide for younger siblings and cousins. When it comes to Nicoletta, he also knows there is more at stake than simply an interrupted courtship. And when the time is right, he will claim what it his. They made a pact, and he's determined to keep it. Duration - 7h 27m. Author - Linda Rae Sande. Narrator - Michael Troughton. Published Date - Tuesday, 21 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Linda Rae Sande ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Ch1 an englishman
Duration:00:16:14
Ch2 a sicilian lady
Duration:00:04:37
Ch3 a ball
Duration:00:26:42
Ch4 a marchese
Duration:00:06:00
Ch5 attending a young lady
Duration:00:17:05
Ch6 a young lady
Duration:00:03:32
Ch7 servicing a young lady
Duration:00:12:02
Ch8 love blooms
Duration:00:20:53
Ch9 a meeting
Duration:00:07:03
Ch10 secrets unravel
Duration:00:07:57
Ch11 a farewell
Duration:00:18:58
Ch12 a ship's captain
Duration:00:13:53
Ch13 misery begets
Duration:00:19:15
Ch14 a return to england
Duration:00:04:52
Ch15 attending a garden party
Duration:00:18:43
Ch16 a homecoming
Duration:00:15:10
Ch17 a rainy morning
Duration:00:10:27
Ch18 a farmer's work
Duration:00:16:14
Ch19 a serious discussion
Duration:00:13:24
Ch20 a decision
Duration:00:08:36
Ch21 sisters in law confer
Duration:00:14:30
Ch22 a mother learns
Duration:00:17:51
Ch23 a grandfather is informed
Duration:00:09:31
Ch24 a grandmother confronts
Duration:00:06:33
Ch25 a person from the past
Duration:00:19:25
Ch26 sailing to sicily
Duration:00:12:22
Ch27 sicilty in sight
Duration:00:09:36
Ch28 a view from the sea
Duration:00:05:35
Ch29 an isle of wonders
Duration:00:03:56
Ch30 catania, finally
Duration:00:09:20
Ch31 a tour begings
Duration:00:03:16
Ch32 mournful thoughts
Duration:00:08:10
Ch33 a reunion
Duration:00:16:01
Ch34 a view from the top
Duration:00:06:51
Ch35 an afternoon to reunite
Duration:00:13:01
Ch36 a family's secret
Duration:00:06:38
Ch37 private moments
Duration:00:05:23
Ch38 an announcement
Duration:00:10:13
Epilogue
Duration:00:06:43
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:23