In A Valley in Italy, the author details the year she and her husband, artist Robbie Duff-Scott, spent restoring a magnificent villa hidden in the Umbrian hills. Only after signing ownership papers did the anxious couple discover that their dream castle lacked some necessary amenities, such as windowpanes and parts of a roof. The author`s glimpses into the charm of daily life in an Italian village is complemented by her affection for the Italians and her surroundings. A wonderful account of Italian life, where `all things are made to be as enjoyable as possible.`