Elizabeth Spencer's stories, about Southerners in Italy in an earlier era are often lovely, slowly paced and sometimes insightful.

The Light In The Piazza is the masterwork.

I would like to add that the author - who is now 90 - graciously spoke to our club via speakerphone. She could not have been more gracious, informative or interesting. She is truly a woman of class as well a gifted writer!