A Thousand Days in Venice: An unexpected romance de Blasi, Marlena

**A Thousand Days in Venice: An Unexpected Romance** by Marlena de Blasi is the kind of memoir that makes you want to pack your bags and follow mysterious strangers around European piazzas. When American food writer de Blasi meets a charming Venetian banker in a café, she throws caution (and her carefully planned life) to the wind, moving to Venice for love and lagoon views.

This delicious blend of travel memoir, romance, and food writing serves up generous portions of Italian culture, culinary adventures, and the beautiful chaos of starting over in your forties. De Blasi's witty, honest storytelling captures both the magic and reality of expat life, making this perfect for armchair travelers, food lovers, and anyone who's ever fantasized about a dramatic life change.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks shows Venice through the eyes of someone brave enough to actually make the leap.

**Reader Reviews:**
"Pure escapism with gorgeous food descriptions that had me booking Italian cooking classes immediately."
"Funny, honest, and beautifully written - like having wine with your most adventurous friend."