A journey into the heart of Sicily, using art, food, history and literature to shed light on southern Italy's legacy of political corruption and violent crime. The book takes as its starting point the ongoing trial of seven-times Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti.

When Beatrice is betrothed to Ludovico, the Duke of Milan, Isabella finds herself drawn to her sister's husband. In fierce rivalry, the sisters fight for Ludovico's affections and to be immortalized by his court painter, Leonardo da Vinci. Meanwhile Da Vinci fights a battle of his own, to escape the incessant pressure of his noble patrons.

A survey of popular culture in 16th century Italy.

Presents a collection of Italian recipes. From Parma ham to Parmesan, from pannetone to panzanella, this book transports readers to Italy or at least bring Italy home to them.

In 1967, Eric Newby and his wife Wanda acquired I Castagni (The Chestnuts), a small and ruined farmhouse in the foothills of the Apuan Alps in Italy. For 25 years, they remained the only foreigners to live in the area. This book recounts the Newbys' life in their house.

Lucrezia Borgia - an infamous murderess or simply the victim of bad press? Lucrezia Borgia's name has echoed through history as a byword for evil - a poisoner who committed incest with her natural father, Pope Alexander VI, and with her brother, Cesare Borgia. Long considered the most ruthless of Italian Renaissance noblewomen, her tarnished reputation has prevailed long since her own lifetime. ..

Maria Testa, better known to Brunetti as the nun who once cared for his mother, turns up at the Commissario's door. Maria has left her nursing convent after the suspicious deaths of five patients. Is she creating fears to justify abandoning her vocation, or is there a more sinister scenario?

In a small village at the foot of the Italian Dolomites, the gardens of a deserted farmhouse have lain untouched for decades. But the new owner is summoned urgently to the house when his workmen disturb a macabre grave. Then a valuable signet ring is found, leading Commissario Guido Brunetti right to a family grieving for their abducted son.

Witty Italian art-history crime series featuring English dealer Jonathan Argyll, from the author of the best-selling literary masterpiece, 'An Instance of the Fingerpost'.

Police Commissioner Aurelio Zen has crossed swords with the establishment before - and lost. From the depths of a mundane desk job in Rome he is unexpectedly transferred to Perugia to take over a kidnapping case involving one of Italy's most powerful families. Gold Dagger Award winner.

The 'Art and Architecture' series unites brilliant colour illustrations with detailed information - Venice.

A compelling portrait of Naples in the depths of war - poverty stricken, vice-ridden and corrupt - yet magnificently life affirming.

An introduction to 15th century Italian painting and the social history behind it, arguing that the two are interlinked and that the conditions of the time helped fashion distinctive elements in the painter's style.

In April 1478, a plot to murder the two heads of the powerful Medici family miscarried dramatically in the cathedral of Florence. A bloodbath followed in reprisal. All Italy was affected as it emerged that the Pope, the King of Naples and the Duke of Urbino were deeply implicated in the plot.

'The Silver Spoon' has over 2000 traditional and modern recipes. Its simple style and traditional authenticity should appeal to both the gourmet and the occasional cook. It has a new layout and specially commissioned artwork and photography.

A reissue of one of the great travel books of all time, H V Morton's famous and much loved travelogue of Italy.

'A delicious book -- funny, foodie and romantic. The definitive Roman romantic comedy' Richard Curtis

A reissue of one of the great travel books of all time, H V Morton's famous and much loved travelogue of Rome.

When a lorry crashes on one of the treacherous hair-pin bends in the Italian Dolomites even Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice Questura is appalled when he learns of its terrible cargo. This is Donna Leon's fourth novel to feature Guido Brunetti.