A Chestnut Barn in Tuscany

This is a true story which begins with an unexpected love affair of all things Italian. 

An innocent evening stroll whilst on holiday, through the narrow ancient stone paved 

streets of a medieval Italian hill town, leads to a proposal and a heart rending revelation being uncovered once back in England. The discovery subsequently steers a course to a very different way of life. 


A Tuscan wedding follows together with a glimpse into the everyday life of the local Italians encountered along the way. An unfortunate accident causes a life threatening illness but the warmth, generosity and kindness shown by the Italian people comes to the fore. 


All this is combined with an insight into some of the highs and lows of purchasing renovating and living in an old ruin nestled deep in the forest of the Northern Tuscan hills. A must read for lovers of all things Italian.