WOMEN IN SUNLIGHT

When three women of a certain age meet on a tour of a North Carolina retirement village, where none of them wants to live, they form a deep bond and together make the surprising decision to rent a Tuscan villa. Narrator Kimberly Farr's lively performance adds a spark to this story of women's friendships and finding strength and happiness after loss. Her subtle Southern accents for the American women and deft Italian pronunciations help differentiate the characters and provide a sunny atmosphere for this empowering look at getting older. Warning: Farr's flowing, expressive delivery of author Mayes's loving descriptions of Tuscany's sights and smells, food and wine will have you planning your own Italian getaway, or at least a good home-cooked dinner with your closest friends. C.B.L. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2018]