Extra Virgin

So begins this remarkable story—part novel, part memoir"”of two painfully pale English sisters who find themselves reveling amongst the sun-drenched olive groves and earthy inhabitants of a small Italian village. Hired to work for 10 weeks to graft roses near the Riviera, board and lodging included, little does either of them know that their brief stay will stretch into infinity. This is a buying-a-house-in-Italy story with a real difference. Resonating with irresistible verve and humor, this book dishes up a sumptuous sampling of Mediterranean pleasures, from its luscious foods to its unforgettable characters and comic misunderstandings. Author Annie Hawes's writing magically breathes life into every scene so that each page becomes as vivid as a step taken across the glorious Italian landscape. For anyone who loves great storytelling and the Italian countryside, this book offers endless delights. No recipes.