This is a true story which begins with an unexpected love affair with all things Italian. A number 1 Best Seller on Amazon and featured in the Italy Magazine.
This is a true story which begins with an unexpected love affair with 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 Italins encountered along the way. An unfotunate accident causes a life threatening illness but the warmth, generosity and kidness shown by the Italian people comes to the fore.
All this 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.
Catherine Carabine
After accidentally finding out that Catherine was of Italian origin, her undeniable love of all things Italian turned into an even deeper passion. With that came the need and desire to share her experiences of the country, people and culture. Catherine grew up in the south west of England and now lives in Tuscany with her husband Nick. ‘A Chestnut Barn in Tuscany’ is her Debut book and she hopes the first of many. Life at the Chestnut Barn is still evolving and everyday brings a new dimension to a complete change of lifestyle.
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