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About this audiobook
When a bronze statue of Venus is unearthed in the town of Ille, its mocking smile and silver eyes unsettle all who dare to meet its gaze. A proud bridegroom slips his diamond ring onto the goddess’s cold finger as a jest—and the wedding night curdles into a tale the town will never forget. Prosper Mérimée’s masterwork of Gothic terror blends folklore, archaeology, and the irresistible pull of forbidden desire into a perfectly paced, nerve-pricking story.
Chris Mireider’s atmospheric narration captures the sun-baked charm of Roussillon, the bristling rivalry on the racquet court, and the slow, inexorable march of fate as reason yields to superstition. Elegant, eerie, and devastating in its final turn, The Venus of Ille is essential listening for fans of Poe, Le Fanu, and classic supernatural fiction—a single-sitting chiller whose grip lingers long after the last bell tolls.
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Details
Length
1 hr 16 min
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Released
October 2026
Publisher
Anthony Pica Productions LLC
Language
English
ISBN
9798182659970
Questions
Who narrates The Venus of Ille audiobook?
This edition of The Venus of Ille by Prosper Mérimée is narrated by Christopher Mireider.
How long is The Venus of Ille audiobook?
It runs 1 hr 16 min, unabridged, so you hear the complete text.
Is this audiobook narrated by a real person?
Yes. Every Academy Voices audiobook is Certified Human Voice: performed start to finish by a real narrator.
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