Release date: March 20, 2018
She read.
A newly married American couple move to Siena in 1956, ostensibly so he can sell Ford tractors to the farmers in the area recovering from the war. Both carry secrets with them as they negotiate the values, mores, and fashion of the 1950s as well as Sienese culture.
Told from the points of view of both the husband and wife, this was a fast paced entertaining read. The book features complex character development, a good story, and insight into the politics of the Italian government in that era as well as the historical significance of life in siena, emphasizing the Palio and, of course, the food.
I thought the author perfectly captured the time and place. For me, the experience of getting a car stuck in the ancient, narrow, Tuscan streets in the opening chapter was all too real and amusing, having had a similar experience in the nearby town of Montalcino! Anyone who has visited or would like to visit Siena will be charmed by this book.
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