This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Few names evoke the enchantment of Italy quite like Frances Mayes. The best-selling author of Under the Tuscan Sun invited us all into her life in Cortona, a town she helped put on the literary map. Through her lyrical prose, we’ve wandered olive groves, savored local feasts, and rediscovered the meaning of home and belonging. Today, we welcome Frances back—not only as a beloved author and cultural guide—but as a newly honored Italian citizen. We’ll talk about her latest work A Great Marriage, dive into her early memories, explore what continues to inspire her, and hear what life is like at Bramasole these days—alongside her husband Ed and their award-winning olive oil.To learn more about Frances Mayes proliferous career, and enjoy her weekly newsletter, visit: https://francesmayesbooks.com/#books