In one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe, in the region known as Perigord in southwest France, Betsy Draine and Michael Hinden fell in love with a small stone house which was in the shadow of a medieval castle, and which became their summer home. This title offers a glimpse of a region little known to Americans - the Dordogne Valley, its castles and prehistoric art, its walking trails and earthy cuisine - and describe the charms and mishaps of setting up housekeeping thousands of miles from home.Along with the region's terrain and culture, "A Castle in the Backyard" introduces the...