Frances Mayes

Frances Mayes is a renowned American author, best known for her memoir "Under the Tuscan Sun," which beautifully captures her journey of renovating an Italian villa and embracing the culture of Tuscany. Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Mayes is also a poet and essayist, weaving her rich experiences into her work with lyrical prose. Her passion for travel, food, and Italy is evident in other acclaimed books like "Bella Tuscany" and "Every Day in Tuscany." An avid traveler, she splits her time between North Carolina and Tuscany, continuing to inspire readers with her insights into the joys of life abroad.