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On a foggy morning during the acqua alta, Professor Alvise Contarini encounters a mysterious woman in a black cloak. A strange cat, an ancient Venetian tavern, and an unexpected journey through time transform an ordinary day into something magical — transporting Alvise back to meet Marco Polo himself. Will he ever find his way back to the present?
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Costanza, from Sicily, and Anna, from Milan, meet in South Tyrol for a week's holiday in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy. There they explore the culture, food, and slower pace of life — while you learn Italian alongside them through story, images, and context, discovering an exquisite corner of the country most travellers never reach.
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Set in the Valle d’Aosta, in the Italian Alps, this short story follows Costanza and Anna as they travel to a beautiful mountain home for a quiet house-sitting stay. Through a simple, warm story you can actually follow, you’ll build confidence with Italian vocabulary, grammar, and everyday dialogue in context.
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When Paul, a solo traveler from London, finds a flier in Rome's lively Testaccio neighborhood, his vacation turns into an unexpected adventure. As he explores the city's most characterful corners, you absorb Italian language and culture naturally — through a story you can actually follow, not a textbook.
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When Fiona, an American searching for Italian dual citizenship, arrives in the village of Montalbano Elicona, she hopes to trace the story of her great-grandparents. But in Sicily, family stories are never simple. What she finds instead are unexpected friendships and a journey that changes her life.
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When Liam and Charlotte trade their remote Australian life for a new beginning on the sun-drenched coast of Puglia, they expect la dolce vita. But when their dream collides with a small-town murder, their Italian adventure takes an unexpected turn…
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Marie has built a new life in Florence, where she runs an artsy jewelry café and found love with Francesco. But during a trip to Turin, Italy, an unexpected discovery changes their plans. Marie falls in love again—not with another man, but with Turin itself. Elegant cafés, artisan chocolate, art, innovation, and the energy of this northern Italian city awaken a new dream: could Turin be the perfect place for their second café?
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