Back to Tuscany and the Barn

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Back to Tuscany and the Barn is the sequel to A Chestnut Barn in Tuscany, the number one Amazon UK Best Seller in books based in Italy.
Back to Tuscany and the Barn is the sequel to A Chestnut Barn in Tuscany, the number one Amazon UK Best Seller in books based in Italy. It is a diary style true account of a year spent settling into an Italian way of life. It documents the trials and tribulations of breaking away from a work and money orientated lifestyle that can so easily tie us down, so much so that we often can't see the wood for the trees. The answer to the question posed at the end of Catherine's first book, drops unexpectedly through the letter box. After sleepless nights and covert meetings, a number of factors gradually fall into place and a decision to leave their life in England behind and begin their journeyback to the barn. Thankfully in this book there are no heart rending revelations or life threatening illnesses for Catherine to contend with, but will life in Bella Italia be fulfilling enough to compensate for the life and family, they left behind? Tuscany is an enchantingly beautiful region of Italy with fortified medieval hilltop towns that transport you back in time. These are explored and their stories brought to life through wonderful festivals and processions, which Catherine describes in her writing. But the decision to live in Tuscany permanently brings with it hidden difficulties and complicated bureaucracies that even Italians find hard to comprehend. Are these difficulties too much or a non-Italian speaking English couple to overcome? The northern Tuscany hills and their people come to life; this is the true Italy not seen in the guidebooks. It is essential reading for anyone considering such a life-changing move.

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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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