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That summer in Sicily : a love story

At villa Donnafugata, long ago is never very far away, writes bestselling author Marlena de Blasi of the magnificent if somewhat ruined castle in the mountains of Sicily that she stumbles upon one summer while traveling with her husband. There de Blasi is befriended by Tosca, the patroness of the villa, who shares her own unforgettable love story. In a luminous and tantalizing voice, de Blasi re-creates Tosca's life and romance with the last prince of Sicily descended from the French nobles of Anjou.

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  • "That summer in Sicily"@pl

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  • "The author describes a summer in Sicily where she uncovered the story of Tosca, the daughter of a poor horse trader, who became the ward of the local prince and his family and eventually had a love affair with the prince."
  • ""That summer in Sicily is the captivating story of a journey Marlena de Blasi and her husband Fernando took to the island of Sicily to research a new book of recipes from the region. One day, tired, hungry and frustrated, they are given directions to the Villa Donnafugata (literally: house of the escaped woman). In true Marlena de Blasi style, she quickly uncovers entrancing and compelling stories where tales of love, aristocracy and delicious food sit side by side with romance and mysterious escape. The unusual castle - like Villa Donnafugata and its estate is alive with the rhythms created by the eighteen widows and seven men who have been taken in by the regal and stylish owner, Tosca. The widows bake, cook and clean for the household and the old men work in the gardens and tend the plantations of lavender and olives. As Marlena unravels for us the story of how Tosca came to own the villa, and make it the sanctuary it is, Marlena herself is enchanted by the discovery of this community. Taking inspiration, she and Fernando set off to find ways to enrich their own lives."--Provided by publisher."
  • "At villa Donnafugata, long ago is never very far away, writes bestselling author Marlena de Blasi of the magnificent if somewhat ruined castle in the mountains of Sicily that she stumbles upon one summer while traveling with her husband. There de Blasi is befriended by Tosca, the patroness of the villa, who shares her own unforgettable love story. In a luminous and tantalizing voice, de Blasi re-creates Tosca's life and romance with the last prince of Sicily descended from the French nobles of Anjou."@en
  • "-- That Summer in Sicily The present-day narrative finds Tosca sharing her considerable inherited wealth with a harmonious society composed of many of the women-now widowed-who once worked the prince's land alongside their husbands. How the Sicilian widows go about their tasks, care for one another, and celebrate the rituals of a humble, well-lived life is the heart of this book. Showcasing the same writerly gifts that made bestsellers of A Thousand Days in Venice From the Hardcover edition."@en
  • "Almost a fairytale, Marlena takes us with her on a trip to Sicily, telling in her inimitable style fascinating stories of love, landscape, aristocratic romance and food."
  • "Author Marlena de Blasi on a journalistic assignment to the mountains of Sicily tells of the Villa Donnafugata, a castle in Sicily, and of Tosca, the villa's patroness who recounts her lifelong love story with the last prince of Sicily."

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  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Erzählende Literatur: Gegenwartsliteratur ab 1945"
  • "Belletristische Darstellung"
  • "Large print books"
  • "Historie miłosne amerykańskie"@pl

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  • "Un Verano en Sicilia"
  • "Um certo verão na Sicília : uma história de amor"@pt
  • "Tausend Tage in Sizilien eine Romanze mit Rezepten"
  • "Tamtego lata na Sycylii"@pl
  • "Tamtego lata na Sycylii"
  • "Tausend Tage in Sizilien Eine Romanze mit Rezepten"
  • "That summer in Sicily : a love story"
  • "That summer in Sicily : a love story"@en
  • "That Summer in Sicily : A Love Story"@en
  • "Un verano en Sicilia"@es
  • "That summer in Sicily a love story"@en
  • "Tausend Tage in Sizilien : eine Romanze mit Rezepten"
  • "That summer in Sicily"

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