See You in the Piazza

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 all 20 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 a delicious book – and discloses to us the secrets that only someone who is on intimate terms with a place could find.

'A sparkling and irresistible view of Italy ... Mayes has a wonderful eye for detail as she lyrically describes her surroundings ... [Listeners] will want to take their time, savoring this poetic travelogue like a smooth wine.' -- Publishers Weekly, starred
'A charming homage to upscale travel through Italy.' -- Kirkus Reviews

Frances Mayes is the author of four books about Tuscany. The now-classic Under the Tuscan Sun – which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a Touchstone movie starring Diane Lane. It was followed by Bella Tuscany and two illustrated books, In Tuscany and Bringing Tuscany Home. She is also the author of the novel, Swan, six books of poetry, and The Discovery of Poetry. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Frances Mayes is the author of four books about Tuscany. The now-classic Under the Tuscan Sun – which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a Touchstone movie starring Diane Lane. It was followed by Bella Tuscany and two illustrated books, In Tuscany and Bringing Tuscany Home. She is also the author of the novel, Swan, six books of poetry, and The Discovery of Poetry. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Cassandra Campbell is an actress, director and teacher who has performed in New York at the Public Theater, the Mint Theater and the Clurman Theatre. She is an accomplished voiceover artist whose credits include numerous audiobooks, documentaries and commercials in both Italian and English.

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