A magnificent novel, bathed in the hot Italian sun, about one woman’s journey from seemingly hopeless grief to happy and daring adventures. Colorful Tuscany, a lovingly restored house, a successful husband, three beautiful children, her own column in the newspaper... From the outside, Emily looks like she has everything. But when her husband leaves her via text message, she must face the other side of her life: she has no money, one daughter is dating a suspicious Italian, and another is trying to lose weight beyond recognition. Emily doesn't even have friends. But there is hope. Once Emily admits that she is no longer living the “Tuscan dream,” she finds herself drawn into the life of a small, humble village and discovers a real Italy, more subtle and intriguing than she ever imagined, and a love more passionate than that. which she was experiencing.