PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN WOMAN

Narrator Edoardo Ballerini returns to perform the 22nd addition to the Gabriel Allon series. The retired legendary spymaster Allon is now living in Venice, enjoying family life. At the request of a friend, Allon investigates the mystery behind a supposed masterpiece and is drawn into the dark, lucrative side of the art world. Ballerini demonstrates his talent for accents as Allon's adventures take him through Europe and to the U.S. Ballerini smoothly pronounces foreign place names, shifts accents, and conveys the many nationalities. He skillfully voices Allon's talented and seductive female partners and adversaries. While fans may miss the high tension of the spy business, they will find that Silva's storytelling paired with Ballerini's performance makes for a wonderful listening experience. E.Q. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2022]