A Castle in Tuscany tells the story of the extraordinary Janet Ross. Born in 1842 to a gifted and unconventional British upper-class family, as a young girl she was a muse to writers and artists. The financial ruin of her banker husband, Henry, led the couple to Italy and there they fell in love with the land, its people, food, art and culture. In this fascinating biography, author Sarah Benjamin details Janet’s passion for nature and food and uncovers a life full of talent, generosity, ideas, family secrets and intrigue.