Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude
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Author: Geoffrey Luck
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 272
Written by a respected journalist, Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude is the story of Geoffrey Luck and his wife, two Australians who decided to leave their comfortable Sydney life and move to rural Italy. This enthralling memoir covers their last ten years, from their initial decision to move, to finding and renovating a property, to eventually becoming a part of the local community. Divided into sixteen chapters, this memoir also provides a fascinating insight into the Italian way of life. Personal events such as the renovation of the "ruin" the Lucks bought, the establishment of their olive grove, and dealings with the Italian medical system are combined with information on local culture and history so that the reader develops a comprehensive picture of life in rural Umbria. The author brings the beautiful Italian countryside to vivid life! The text is beautifully written, always entertaining, and gently humorous. Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude is the perfect afternoon's read for anyone with a yen for Italy or things Italian.
Author: Geoffrey Luck
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 272
Written by a respected journalist, Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude is the story of Geoffrey Luck and his wife, two Australians who decided to leave their comfortable Sydney life and move to rural Italy. This enthralling memoir covers their last ten years, from their initial decision to move, to finding and renovating a property, to eventually becoming a part of the local community. Divided into sixteen chapters, this memoir also provides a fascinating insight into the Italian way of life. Personal events such as the renovation of the "ruin" the Lucks bought, the establishment of their olive grove, and dealings with the Italian medical system are combined with information on local culture and history so that the reader develops a comprehensive picture of life in rural Umbria. The author brings the beautiful Italian countryside to vivid life! The text is beautifully written, always entertaining, and gently humorous. Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude is the perfect afternoon's read for anyone with a yen for Italy or things Italian.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Geoffrey Luck
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 272
Written by a respected journalist, Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude is the story of Geoffrey Luck and his wife, two Australians who decided to leave their comfortable Sydney life and move to rural Italy. This enthralling memoir covers their last ten years, from their initial decision to move, to finding and renovating a property, to eventually becoming a part of the local community. Divided into sixteen chapters, this memoir also provides a fascinating insight into the Italian way of life. Personal events such as the renovation of the "ruin" the Lucks bought, the establishment of their olive grove, and dealings with the Italian medical system are combined with information on local culture and history so that the reader develops a comprehensive picture of life in rural Umbria. The author brings the beautiful Italian countryside to vivid life! The text is beautifully written, always entertaining, and gently humorous. Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude is the perfect afternoon's read for anyone with a yen for Italy or things Italian.
Author: Geoffrey Luck
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 272
Written by a respected journalist, Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude is the story of Geoffrey Luck and his wife, two Australians who decided to leave their comfortable Sydney life and move to rural Italy. This enthralling memoir covers their last ten years, from their initial decision to move, to finding and renovating a property, to eventually becoming a part of the local community. Divided into sixteen chapters, this memoir also provides a fascinating insight into the Italian way of life. Personal events such as the renovation of the "ruin" the Lucks bought, the establishment of their olive grove, and dealings with the Italian medical system are combined with information on local culture and history so that the reader develops a comprehensive picture of life in rural Umbria. The author brings the beautiful Italian countryside to vivid life! The text is beautifully written, always entertaining, and gently humorous. Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude is the perfect afternoon's read for anyone with a yen for Italy or things Italian.
Villa Fortuna: An Italian Interlude
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