Title: Romantic Chronicles Will Appeal
Product review: Having nothing whatsoever to do with the disappointing Diane Lane film of the same name, this is an enjoyable collection of essays from a recreational ex-patriot's simple, domestic adventures in the Tuscany countryside. It even contains some practical, fun recipes for those inclined to Italian cuisine (I'm a bit of a chef myself--so this was my favorite part of the book).Appropriately sentimental and obviously educated, the author's voice comes through distinctly in every chapter. Unfortunately, that voice is often pretentious (as the French would say LE TROP!)and would shake me away from the reverie of particular passages. But we can forgive her over-the-top gushing quickly enough a page or two later.All in all, this is a popular, modern classic travel memoir sure to especially please Tuscan-philes.
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