Read an Extract from 'The Piero Affair', a Memoir of Tuscany!

piero affair book cover
Travel to Tuscany through the enchanting pages of ‘The Piero Affair’, a memoir written by Pat Musick detailing her experiences of living in Tuscany and her fascination with the Renaissance master of art, Piero della Francesca.

Be inspired from this thrilling read to book a charming villa in Arezzo area of Tuscany, the birthplace of this Renaissance man and the home to many interesting tourist attractions!

Here is an intriguing extract from her book describing one of her experiences in the Tuscan town of Civitella:

“At the end of the street running off of the piazza, stand the ruins of the old castle. I am not sure if this was destroyed in 1944 or earlier, but it is a powerful site to visit. Architecturally stunning, even in its damaged condition, it is made of the creamy honey colored stone of so many Tuscan buildings. It looks as though a giant artist had taken the bombs (or stone throwers and battering rams in another time) and crafted a sculpture to honor all fallen dwellings”..

castle ruins in civitella
Journey with the author as she tours around ancient ruins and admires ancient works of art which of course includes many painted by her favourite, Piero. Glimpse at the slower pace of life in small villages and taste the flavours of the delicious Tuscan food she prepares along the way.

Purchase your copy of ‘The Piero Affair’ for only $43.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Calculations can be made to determine delivery shipping costs outside of the US. This beautifully crafted book is filled with two hundred vibrant photographs marking Pat’s incredible journey through Tuscany and would be a superb present for a loved one to inspire a trip here too!
civitella town piazza
Visit the website and click on books. Shipping and handling for US deliveries via Paypal costs $ 5.00 and calculations can be made here to determine delivery shipping costs outside of the US.

These US book stores also stock ‘The Piero Affair’ so why not pop in now and grab your own copy in time for Christmas!

Barnes and Noble Books
The Northshire Bookstore
The Clark Institute of Art
Photo credits
picture 3: Gian / CC BY 2.5