In this sequel to her bestsellers, the celebrated "bard of Tuscany" (--New York Times) Frances Mayes lyrically chronicles her continuing, two decades-long love affair with Tuscany's people, art, cuisine, and lifestyle.

Pt. 1. Winter into spring. Buongiorno, Luca ; Andiamo a casa = Let's go home ; A house flying ; Bramasole ; The white Vespa ; After ; Bring me the sunflower crazed with light -- Pt. 2. Summer into fall. Orto and oven ; Vine yard ; Gite al mare = Little trips to the sea ; Circles on my map : Umbria and beyond ; Signorelli's bones ; Amici = Friends ; The Signorelli Trail ; Città di Castello ; August begins ; Mangia, Willie, mangia = Eat, Willie, eat ; Since the Etruscans ; A larger freedom ; 100 jars of summer sun ; Praying for the queen of hearts ; Permission for the new ; Envoi : fox song.