Tuscan Summer

Nell Fanshawe's holiday takes an unexpected turn when her husband, Giles, invites his client, Frank Middleton, to join them in Tuscany. Initially unimpressed by Middleton, Nell's dismay grows as she discovers a plot to develop a hotel complex on the Count's picturesque land. Determined to protect the Count's estate, she faces a moral dilemma that could jeopardize her marriage. The novel explores themes of loyalty, environmental preservation, and the complexities of relationships against a beautiful Italian backdrop.