Description: The discovery of a secret Sicilian villa in a forgotten time and place, run by widows and ruled by ritual, brings lessons of life, love, and eating well, even as a fairy-tale romance between an unforgettable woman and an Italian prince unfolds.
Brief description:
Marlena de Blasi, who has worked as a chef and food and wine consultant, lives in Italy, where she assembles and conducts gastronomic tours of the various regions. She is the author of three previous memoirs, A Thousand Days in Venice, A Thousand Days in Tuscany, and The Lady in the Palazzo.
Review Quotes:
"The great Marlena de Blasi writes fairy tales for grownups."
-- "Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author"