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Bella Mafia
- Narrated by: Haydn Gwynne
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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The don's wife, Graziella, holds together what's left of the family - daughters-in-law Theresa and Sophia, and Theresa's daughter Rosa - while instructing their lawyer to sell off business holdings. Eventually, the women become involved in the business themselves, trying to recover money that's disappeared into Carolla's hands.
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- Ruth
- 28-11-13
A very "slow" read
If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?
No idea wouldn't think anyone would enjoy it
Has Bella Mafia put you off other books in this genre?
No as I usually enjoy this author's books
What didn’t you like about Haydn Gwynne’s performance?
very boring
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
"what a load of rubbish"
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- carol baddeley
- 15-04-20
Good story
Really enjoyed interesting to see another take on the the underworld godfather with widowx
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- jamie
- 22-10-16
Abridged crap
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Boo hiss
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- Kathleen Lyth
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Not great
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