Frances Mayes is the author of the now-classic Under the Tuscan Sun, which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a Touchstone movie starring Diane Lane. Other international bestsellers include: Bella Tuscany, Everyday in Tuscany, A Year in the World, and three illustrated books: In Tuscany, Bringing Tuscany Home, and The Tuscan Sun Cookbook. She is also the author of two novels, Swan and Women in Sunlight. She has written six books of poetry and The Discovery of Poetry. The most recent books are See You in the Piazza and Always Italy. Her books have been translated into more than fifty languages.
"A sparkling and irresistible view of Italy... Mayes has a
wonderful eye for detail as she lyrically describes her
surroundings... Readers will want to take their time, savoring this
poetic travelogue like a smooth wine." —Publishers Weekly
(starred)
"Here, we are off the beaten track, soaking in the distinctive
sunlight, traditional cuisines, architecture, and geographical
features of each area...providing delightful trattoria recipes,
poetry and anecdotes. Readers will definitely eat well by staying
by her whimsical and conversational side." —Library Journal
(starred)
"Mayes has arranged her memoir geographically from north to south,
rather than chronologically, to allow readers to peruse the
sections randomly, perhaps using the book as a companion guide to
their own trip. Her descriptions are painterly and alluring, and
she includes recipes for memorable dishes—grilled prawns with
fennel and olives, sea bream poached in special seasoned broth,
lemon ricotta tart, gnocchi with wild hare, and crispy octopus—that
are likely to whet the prospective traveler's appetite. A charming
homage to upscale travel through Italy." —Kirkus Reviews
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