Italian Love Stories: A Kentuckian's Journal of Tuscany (nonfiction) by Donna Valtri Crane

This book is a witty and observant series of stories about life and culture in the tiny Tuscan hill town of Volterra where many of the ancient stone streets lead right back to Kentucky. The eccentric characters are richly drawn and their stories told with a plain-spoken, quirky wit that will have you laughing out loud.

The ancient Tuscany hill town and a charming house nestled in the countryside are the subjects of Donna Valtri Crane's exploration of the eccentric and humorous ways of Italian life. Language problems, confusion, and the mysteries of the Italian lifestyle don't detract from the beauty of the land, the warmth of the people, or the love of living that Crane expresses in these heartfelt and satisfying stories.

The Sulgrave Press

ISBN # 1-891138-07-3

Hardcover, 183 pages

$21.95 plus shipping