An Improbable Pairing, Gary Dickson
An Improbable Pairing, Gary Dickson
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An Improbable Pairing

Author: Gary Dickson

Narrator: Rosemary Benson

Unabridged: 10 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/08/2019

Categories: Fiction


Synopsis

It began as a simple flirtation . . .
In September of 1963, Scott Stoddard, an American graduate student, is traveling to Switzerland, when he meets the Countess de Rovere, a French divorcee; he is smitten, and she is intrigued. What begins as a little coquetry soon becomes a serious love affair, much to the consternation of the Countess’s ex-husband and mother, not to mention the Countess’s friends of European high society. A meeting of equals poses problems enough, but what about one between two people who seem to have so many differences? And when a man of traditional attitudes couples with an independent and self-confident woman, something’s got to give. It won’t be the countess. As their liaison transcends an affair that cannot be dismissed, they all agree that something must be done. 
An Improbable Pairing is a historical romance that chronicles the enduring themes of a young man’s coming of age and the rebellious love of the mismatched. This pas de deux, set in the golden years of 1960s Paris, Geneva, Gstaad, and Cannes, provides an insider’s peek into the worlds of haute couture, three-star gourmet restaurants, and lavish hotel suites—the domains of rank and privilege. But society’s privileged resist when an interloper threatens to upset their cozy structure.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris

There was a lot to think about in the crafting of this review. I have to admit I had difficulty getting into the story. It wasn’t the story itself; that was well laid out and very interesting. The difficulty was in the writing itself. While perfectly structured and easy to read, the writer lacked pas......more

Goodreads review by Natasha

Hrmph. 2.5 stars. Oy. I could not connect with these characters. Like at all. This was a tough one. Because based on the premise, I was ready for some swoon-worthy action. And that did not come through... one bit. There just wasn't enticement. It lacked drama and a build-up to some epic climax. I mea......more

Goodreads review by Jypsy

An Improbable Pairing indeed. Glamour and shine meets dirty and poor. It's amazing that a romance develops in this situation. The story is a testament to love and survival. It's a little slow but not terribly bad. Good description of the time period and place of the 1960s. Historical fiction fans wi......more