Italian Affair, An

In An Italian Affair, Laura Fraser takes us on a sensuous and soul-stirring journey across Italy, blending memoir, travel writing, and emotional discovery. After a shattering divorce, she escapes to the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast, where a chance encounter with a married Frenchman sparks a passionate love affair that spans continents and years.

More than just a romance, this book explores the healing power of travel, the allure of independence, and the bittersweet nature of fleeting connections. With lyrical prose and vivid cultural details, Fraser’s story is a celebration of desire, self-discovery, and the beauty of impermanence.

Where passion meets the poetry of place.

• Explore a deeply personal memoir of love, loss, and renewal
• Delve into the charm and culture of Italy’s most romantic regions
• Discover a narrative rich in sensuality, emotional truth, and poetic travel writing
• Perfect for readers of Elizabeth Gilbert, Frances Mayes, and Cheryl Strayed
• A compelling story about healing, independence, and embracing life’s uncertainties

Themes Explored:

• Romantic rediscovery after heartbreak
• The transformative power of travel
• Self-growth and emotional independence
• Love without labels or permanence
• Sensory celebration of food, place, and culture
• The duality of freedom and longing

| As a twenty something, Amanda spent a year living and studying in Verona, and like Julia in the novel, she left part of her heart in Italy. She likes nothing more than spending time with friends, talking about life, love, and what adventure—internal or external—may be on the cards. Amanda considers herself an accidental explorer and an occasional philosopher. She has lived in London, England, and Melbourne, Australia, where she resides with her three amazing children, three cats, a dog, several fish, and a horse. She is working on her next book and has another story bubbling in the background.