Feel the need to get away from it all? Come take a trip to Italy with a delightful group of women, sisters, as they refer to themselves. The friends no more than enter the airport in Rome when surprising events begin to overrun their long-awaited vacation.In the charming tradition of Fannie Flagg and Ann B. Ross, Thomas's characters seem as familiar as the neighbors next door or perhaps your very own best friends. From the regal Diana to the child-like Christmas, each of the sisters adds her own special flavor to this enchanting tale laced with mystery, hilarity, adventure and romance.