Under The Tuscan Sun by Mayes, Frances - 1997

New York: Broadway Books, 1997 Now in paperback . an enchanting and lyrical look at the life, the traditions, and the cuisine of Tuscany . Frances Mayes entered a wondrous new world when she began restoring an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. There were unexpected treasures at every turn: faded frescos beneath the whitewash in her dining room, a vineyard under wildly overgrown brambles in the garden, and, in the nearby hill towns, vibrant markets and delightful people. In Under the Tuscan Sun, she brings the lyrical voice of a poet, the eye of a seasoned traveler, and the discerning palate of a cook and food writer to invite readers to explore the pleasures of Italian life and to feast at her table.. First Pbk.Ed... Soft Cover. Near Fine.