Two beautiful, memorable novels in one volume, both focussing on women who retreat into their imaginations until the boundaries between what is real and what is not become blurred. In "Reading Turgenev", which was shortlisted for the 1991 Booker Prize, an Irish country girl is trapped in a loveless marriage with an older man. But she finds unusual ...
In the peaceful Umbrian village of Paradiso, the shocking murder and mutilation of an elderly German woman is barely credible. Inspector Alessandro Cenni's boss wants a scapegoat, but he cannot bring himself to close a case without solving the crime and bringing the actual perpetrator to justice. Soho Crime
In "A Valley in Italy," the author details the year she and her husband, artist Robbie Duff-Scott, spent restoring a magnificent villa hidden in the Umbrian hills. Only after signing ownership papers did the anxious couple discover that their dream castle lacked some necessary amenities, such as windowpanes and parts of a roof. The author's ...
Everything You Need to See the Best of Tuscany & Umbria by Car! Let Frommers Take You To: Medieval walled cities, majestic alpine slopes, and lively festivals The Etruscan treasures and hidden hot springs of The Maremma David, the Birth of Venus, the Duomo and other stunning masterpieces in art-rich Florence The vineyards of the Chianti region and ...
In the hills of Umbria, a group of expatriates is laid low by the gleeful chicanery of the locals and the Byzantine circuitry of Italian life. A retired American couple try to restore their dream house without losing their savings to a devious opportunist. A British family in a dispute with an ancient Italian clan find themselves in a blood feud ...
Mrs. Emily Delahunty-a mysterious and not entirely trustworthy former madam-quietly runs a "pensione" in the Italian countryside and writes romance novels while she muses on her checkered past. Then one day her world is changed forever as the train she is riding in is blown up by terrorists. Taken to a local hospital to recuperate, she befriends ...
Delves into Tuscany's lavish natural beauty - the dense concentration of Renaissance art that spills out of Florence into Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo - Siena's frenzied Palio - sumptuous vineyards of Chianti - explores the medieval hill towns of green Umbria - historic Perugia over the Tiber Valley - the newly restored monuments and architecture of ...
Spanning a century of history in Italy, this book also unfolds the history of one family, the del Campos. The founder of the dynasty, Gabriele del Campo, begins life as a peasant. As a young man he becomes a captive of the Vatican and, while in prison, he learns the ways of a gentleman.
Joanna Volpi knows that her handsome Italian husband is having yet another affair, but for the first time in her married life, she cannot bear to be in communication with him at all. This, Prantera's ninth novel, provides a drama of rivalry and revenge in the heart of the very opera it parallels.
This title uncovers the bewitching, unspoiled 'green heart of Italy'; visits magnificent Assisi, home of St Francis; explores medieval Gubbio, a gem to rival even Siena; delights in the extraordinary Renaissance treasures of Spoleto; discovers the traditions and festivals of Perugia and Orvieto; and bounds up the Tiber Valley, taking in fine wines ...
This is a regional guide to two of our favorite destinations: Tuscany and Umbria. This is an invaluable companion in planning your own vacation to this wonderful part of the world with its architectural treasures, historical cities, medieval hill towns, vineyards and enchanting destinations. It features over 200 hotels, villas and bed and ...
13 per cent of foreign visitors to Italy go to Tuscany, this is the 3rd most popular region (ISTAT). Authored by 5 regional experts who are passionate about the regions art, archtecture, food, landscape and people, this book offers a strong responsible travel focus highlighting farmstays, local markets, Slow Food restaurants, hiking and biking ...
The authors of this text take the reader on a series of walks deep into the Italian landscapes of vineyards, olive groves, forests and mountains, and through hill towns, villages and other cultural centres. The book offers 40 itineraries - from half-day and day walks to routes stretching over several days - combining walking, eating and scenery. ...
One of America's finest naturalists and nature writers turns his attentions to Italy, as he travels nearly 200 miles from Florence to Assisi, on the Franciscan Way. An extraordinary environmental guide, filled with botanical lore, cultural history, and richly amusing anecdotes.
Part of the Lonely Planet Regional Guide Series. Best-selling, in depth guide to Italy's most popular region with a detailed food and drink chapter including listings of cookery courses.
An escapee from the world of fashion, Henrietta has moved to Italy with her daughter and her sister, in search of fun, sun and la dolce vita. Expecting local colour, she and her sister are disappointed to find all the neighbours are Brits too.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's ...
A guide to the culture and history of Florence, Tuscany and Umbria, with information which includes restaurants, accommodation, entertainment and leisure activities. There are sections on the Renaissance glory of Florence, the fortress towns Lucca, Fiesole and Perugia, and ancient Tuscan ruins.
Of all the romantic obsessions in Lisa St Aubin de Teran's life, the search for a castle occupied her longest. From London to Venezuela, from Norfolk to Italy, she hauled her numerous bags from one train, and one temporary home to the next - dreaming of the house which might one day end her travelling. The moment she saw the Villa Orsola deep in ...
The landscapes of Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches are among the most enchanting in Europe, a fitting stage for the parade of saints, scholars and scoundrels who put this part of Italy on the cutting edge of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Their combination of sheer beauty, wealth and dastardly doings fired some of the greatest art and literature ...
This touring guide contains 25 circular tours, varying from 40 to 200 miles, and is illustrated with colour route maps and detailed directions. The volume also provides information on local events, sights, travel details and hotel recommendations.
An account of the author's love affair with Umbria and his discovery of the place and the people, based on his experience of buying and doing up a house there.
Umbria promotes itself as 'Italy's Green Heart', and it's true that the colour green dominates the landscape - from the glistening silver-green olive groves above Lake Trasimeno to the dark green holm oak woods edging the Valle Umbra and Valnerina and up to the oak forests, mountain pastures and high grassy plateaus of the Monti Sibillini. This ...
This volume combines guidebook and route map, with places of interest highlighted and detours to get you off the main tourist trail. It contains a selection of the best regions for touring by car in Tuscany and Umbria, including the artistic heritage of Florence, Siena, Perugia and Assissi and the hill-towns and landscapes of the Italian heartland ...
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