From the rubble of a devastating earthquake rose this dreamy Sicilian city that boasts a vibrant history, memorable art ...

but there were also a handful of cities in Sicily that I would have loved to visit, such as the capital city, Palermo, and Noto. I've also never been to mainland Italy, and have always dreamed of ...

specifically in Noto where this author resides. Then I found out that the author is well known not just in Sicily but also in Italy. She is sometimes compared, favourably, to that other author who ...