Unable to play or import audiobooks in iTunes 12

Since installing the latest version of iTunes (12.1.1.4 x64) in Win 7 I have been unable to import Audible audiobooks into iTunes.  Also Audible books already in my iTunes library won't play.  When I try to play them I receive a message stating I must authorize this computer for my Audible account.  When I enter my name and password they are accepted, but the book selection does not play.  When I try again the same authorization message appears - an infinite loop!  Similarly on trying to import books I receive the same message for each section being imported, but after filling the info nothing is imported.
I have uninstalled and re-installed all of the iTunes components several times and I have tried deauthorizing both my computer and Audible account and then authorizing them again.  All to no effect.  My laptop is running iTunes 12.1.0.74 and has no problems at all.  Has anyone else encountered this difficulty?  I can't find 12.1.0.74 and I would like to install it.  The place where Apple has earlier versions doesn't seem to include 12.1.0.74.  If anyone can direct me to this version I would be grateful.
I have had other problems with 12 and wonder if it has introduced more problems than it solves.
Thanks,
Andy Birrell

My contact with Audible produced a solution very quickly.  Obviously the changes in iTunes 12 took Audible by surprise as well.  I quote below the solution as it was sent to me by Audible.  After installing the new version of Download Manager I found that everything worked as it should so didn't have to follow the last three instructions.
"With the release of iTunes 12.1 there have been reported issues with the automatic import feature for the Audible Download Manager which forces customers to manually import their titles. To address this, Audible has released an update for the Audible Download Manager. Please follow the steps below to install the update.
→ First ensure that your current Audible Download Manager is closed.
→ Click on this link and save the file: http://download.audible.com/AM50/AudibleDM_6.0.0.18_iTunesSetup.exe
→ Locate the file in your Downloads folder. Right click on it and then select the option "Run as administrator" and follow the installation process.
Once that is done:
→ Head back to your library: http://www.audible.com/lib/
→ Click on download for one of your books.
→ Please allow it to download and check to see if it automatically imports into iTunes."
Andy Birrell

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