Having read several thoroughly enjoyable books on the south of France, I thought this one on Tuscany would be similar and would tempt me to read more about that region. Well this didn't happen, I found it shallow and very light. I learnt nothing about Tuscany or the way of life there, it lacked pizzazz, and I found it hard to finish. I kept on wondering when will something happen, I'm still waiting. I expected something along the lines of Peter Mayle whose writing is rich and amusing as well as witty and informative, but I was sadly disappointed. Not one I would recommend.