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Now in paperback, the number 1 Bay Area Chronicle bestseller that's an enchanting and lyrical consider the life, the traditions, and the cuisine of Tuscany, in the spirit of Peter Mayle's Annually in Provence.Frances Mayes entered a wondrous " new world " when she began restoring an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. There have been unexpected treasures at every turn: faded frescos underneath the whitewash in her dining area, a vineyard under wildly overgrown brambles in the garden, and, in the nearby hill towns, vibrant markets and delightful people. Within the Tuscan Sun, she brings the lyrical voice of a poet, the attention 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.