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David Downie

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American author of 21 nonfiction books and novels, longtime travel and food writer, divides time between France and Italy. Latest: Shadows of Rome, a memoir. Coming: Clear, Cool, Sweet Water, a novel.

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About David Downie

American author of 21 nonfiction books and novels, longtime travel and food writer, divides time between France and Italy. Latest: Shadows of Rome, a memoir. Coming: Clear, Cool, Sweet Water, a novel.

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