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See You in the Piazza

New Places to Discover in Italy

New Places to Discover in Italy

New Places to Discover in Italy

New Places to Discover in Italy

By Frances Mayes

By Frances Mayes

By Frances Mayes

By Frances Mayes

By Frances Mayes

By Frances Mayes

By Frances Mayes
Read by Cassandra Campbell and Frances Mayes

By Frances Mayes
Read by Cassandra Campbell and Frances Mayes

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Mar 10, 2020 | ISBN 9780451497703

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Mar 12, 2019 | ISBN 9780451497697

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Mar 12, 2019 | ISBN 9780451497710

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Mar 12, 2019 | 893 Minutes

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    About See You in the Piazza

    The bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating Italian cuisine.
     
    Don’t miss Frances Mayes in PBS’s Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special!

    “Reading this book is a vacation in itself.”—The New York Times Book Review (Best Travel Books of the Summer)

    The Roman Forum, the Leaning Tower, the Piazza San Marco: these are the sights synonymous with Italy. But such landmarks only scratch the surface of this magical country’s offerings. In See You in the Piazza, Frances Mayes introduces us to the Italy only the locals know, as she and her husband, Ed, eat and drink their way through thirteen regions—from Friuli to Sicily. Along the way, she seeks out the cultural and historic gems not found in traditional guidebooks.

    Frances conjures the enchantment of the backstreets, the hubbub of the markets, the dreamlike wonder of that space between lunch and dinner when a city cracks open to those who would wander or when a mind is drawn into the pages of a delicious book—and discloses to us the secrets that only someone who is on intimate terms with a place could find.

    About See You in the Piazza

    The bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating Italian cuisine.
     
    Don’t miss Frances Mayes in PBS’s Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special!

    “Reading this book is a vacation in itself.”—The New York Times Book Review (Best Travel Books of the Summer)

    The Roman Forum, the Leaning Tower, the Piazza San Marco: these are the sights synonymous with Italy. But such landmarks only scratch the surface of this magical country’s offerings. In See You in the Piazza, Frances Mayes introduces us to the Italy only the locals know, as she and her husband, Ed, eat and drink their way through thirteen regions—from Friuli to Sicily. Along the way, she seeks out the cultural and historic gems not found in traditional guidebooks.

    Frances conjures the enchantment of the backstreets, the hubbub of the markets, the dreamlike wonder of that space between lunch and dinner when a city cracks open to those who would wander or when a mind is drawn into the pages of a delicious book—and discloses to us the secrets that only someone who is on intimate terms with a place could find.

    About See You in the Piazza

    The bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating Italian cuisine.
     
    Don’t miss Frances Mayes in PBS’s Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special!

    “Reading this book is a vacation in itself.”—The New York Times Book Review (Best Travel Books of the Summer)

    The Roman Forum, the Leaning Tower, the Piazza San Marco: these are the sights synonymous with Italy. But such landmarks only scratch the surface of this magical country’s offerings. In See You in the Piazza, Frances Mayes introduces us to the Italy only the locals know, as she and her husband, Ed, eat and drink their way through thirteen regions—from Friuli to Sicily. Along the way, she seeks out the cultural and historic gems not found in traditional guidebooks.

    Frances conjures the enchantment of the backstreets, the hubbub of the markets, the dreamlike wonder of that space between lunch and dinner when a city cracks open to those who would wander or when a mind is drawn into the pages of a delicious book—and discloses to us the secrets that only someone who is on intimate terms with a place could find.

    About See You in the Piazza

    Bestselling and beloved author Frances Mayes discovers the hidden pleasures of Italy in a sumptuous travel narrative that crisscrosses the country, with inventive new recipes celebrating Italian cuisine

    The Roman Forum, the Leaning Tower, the Piazza San Marco: these are the sights synonymous with Italy. But such landmarks only scratch the surface of this magical country’s offerings. In See You in the Piazza, Frances Mayes introduces us to the Italy only the locals know, as she and her husband, Ed, eat and drink their way through thirteen regions–from Friuli to Sicily. Along the way, she seeks out the cultural and historic gems not found in traditional guidebooks.

    Frances conjures the enchantment of the backstreets, the hubbub of the markets, the dreamlike wonder of that space between lunch and dinner when a city cracks open to those who would wander or when a mind is drawn into the pages of a delicious book–and discloses to us the secrets that only someone who is on intimate terms with a place could find.

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    Under Magnolia
    The Tuscan Sun Cookbook
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    A Place in the World
    Women in Sunlight
    Under Magnolia
    The Tuscan Sun Cookbook
    See all books by Frances Mayes

    About Frances Mayes

    Frances Mayes is the author of the classic Under the Tuscan Sun, which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a movie starring Diane Lane. Her other international bestsellers include Bella Tuscany, Every Day in… More about Frances Mayes

    About Frances Mayes

    Frances Mayes is the author of the classic Under the Tuscan Sun, which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a movie starring Diane Lane. Her other international bestsellers include Bella Tuscany, Every Day in… More about Frances Mayes

    About Frances Mayes

    Frances Mayes is the author of the classic Under the Tuscan Sun, which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a movie starring Diane Lane. Her other international bestsellers include Bella Tuscany, Every Day in… More about Frances Mayes

    About Frances Mayes

    Frances Mayes is the author of the classic Under the Tuscan Sun, which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a movie starring Diane Lane. Her other international bestsellers include Bella Tuscany, Every Day in… More about Frances Mayes

    Product Details

    Category: Travel: Europe | Biography & Memoir | Travel Writing

    Paperback | $20.00
    Published by Crown
    Mar 10, 2020 | 464 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780451497703

    Category: Travel: Europe | Biography & Memoir | Travel Writing

    Hardcover | $27.00
    Published by Crown
    Mar 12, 2019 | 448 Pages | 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780451497697

    Category: Travel: Europe | Biography & Memoir | Travel Writing

    Ebook | $14.99
    Published by Crown
    Mar 12, 2019 | 464 Pages | ISBN 9780451497710

    Category: Travel: Europe | Biography & Memoir | Travel Writing | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $22.50
    Published by Random House Audio
    Mar 12, 2019 | 893 Minutes | ISBN 9781984845146

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    Praise

    “A sparkling and irresistible view of Italy… Mayes has a wonderful eye for detail as she lyrically describes her surroundings… Readers will want to take their time, savoring this poetic travelogue like a smooth wine.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)

    “Here, we are off the beaten track, soaking in the distinctive sunlight, traditional cuisines, architecture, and geographical features of each area…providing delightful trattoria recipes, poetry and anecdotes. Readers will definitely eat well by staying by her whimsical and conversational side.” —Library Journal (starred)

    “Mayes has arranged her memoir geographically from north to south, rather than chronologically, to allow readers to peruse the sections randomly, perhaps using the book as a companion guide to their own trip. Her descriptions are painterly and alluring, and she includes recipes for memorable dishes—grilled prawns with fennel and olives, sea bream poached in special seasoned broth, lemon ricotta tart, gnocchi with wild hare, and crispy octopus—that are likely to whet the prospective traveler’s appetite. A charming homage to upscale travel through Italy.” —Kirkus Reviews

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