Orvieto, an ancient Italian city located in the hills of Umbria, is the most picturesque place in Europe. Here, Marlena de Blasi, author of the best-selling book A Thousand Days in Venice, intends to create a new home for herself in the former ballroom of a dilapidated palazzo, surrounding herself with a motley crowd of neighbors, construction workers, aristocrats, shepherds and even a lone violinist. The dream of owning a tavern transformed into a dream of one festive dinner. Or several. Why else do you need a palace when your faithful life partner Fernando is nearby? Beautiful Umbrian landscapes, fascinating architecture and, of course, delicious Italian cuisine - this is the outline of the events of the new fascinating novel by the famous writer.