Lingua Terra

After losing her Wall Street job, dumping her financier boyfriend, and moving back in with her parents, Claudia Davis needs a new life. Then, she reads about Le Marche, a region of Italy with breathtaking scenery, a rich cultural heritage and a tradition of farm-to-table culinary delights. Like most people, she’s never heard of it, but since it’s undiscovered it’s still affordable — and she’s got just enough to make it through a year.

On the back of a Vespa, with her handsome Italian teacher as her guide, Claudia sets about discovering the treasures of the region and eating her way from the Adriatic coast to the Apennine Mountains. But things get complicated when she crosses paths — and swords — with Giancarlo Russo, a brilliant but embittered chef. With his potential and her ambition, it’s clear they could build something together. But can they make room for love when there’s a Michelin star at stake?