Two Women in Rome
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Description
In the Eternal City, no secret stays hidden forever...
Lottie Archer arrives in Rome excited to begin her new job as an archivist. When she discovers a valuable fifteenth-century painting, she is drawn to find out more about the woman who left it behind, Nina Lawrence.
Nina seems to have led a rewarding and useful life, restoring Italian gardens to their full glory following the destruction of World War Two. So why did no one attend her funeral in 1978?
In exploring Nina's past, Lottie unravels a tragic love story beset by the political turmoil of post-war Italy. And as she edges closer to understanding Nina, she begins to confront the losses in her own life.
Praise for Elizabeth Buchan:
'It's a gem of a book... Beautiful, elegant.' Marian Keyes
'Intricately plotted and beautifully written.' Katie Fforde
'An amazing, emotive, heartbreaking but also ultimately uplifting novel. I really loved it.' Laura Barnett
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During my time in Rome I visited soo many beautiful bookshops! „Two women in Rome“ was the first book I bought <3 . I was amazed by Nina’s and Lottie’s characters, their destinies and how they handled them. Especially, how they are interwoven. Towards the end one got a clearer picture of the mysterious, multi-faceted Nina. Moreover, the love story between her and Leo was so fateful, but also affectionate and formative. There are some metaphorical phrases in Nina’s journal that touched me. Overall, the story is brilliantly plotted and gives some information about Italy’s historic and political background, too. Personally, I enjoyed immersing myself with Italian vibes and am proud to recognise some places in Rome mentioned in the book :)
Description
In the Eternal City, no secret stays hidden forever...
Lottie Archer arrives in Rome excited to begin her new job as an archivist. When she discovers a valuable fifteenth-century painting, she is drawn to find out more about the woman who left it behind, Nina Lawrence.
Nina seems to have led a rewarding and useful life, restoring Italian gardens to their full glory following the destruction of World War Two. So why did no one attend her funeral in 1978?
In exploring Nina's past, Lottie unravels a tragic love story beset by the political turmoil of post-war Italy. And as she edges closer to understanding Nina, she begins to confront the losses in her own life.
Praise for Elizabeth Buchan:
'It's a gem of a book... Beautiful, elegant.' Marian Keyes
'Intricately plotted and beautifully written.' Katie Fforde
'An amazing, emotive, heartbreaking but also ultimately uplifting novel. I really loved it.' Laura Barnett
Book Information
Posts
During my time in Rome I visited soo many beautiful bookshops! „Two women in Rome“ was the first book I bought <3 . I was amazed by Nina’s and Lottie’s characters, their destinies and how they handled them. Especially, how they are interwoven. Towards the end one got a clearer picture of the mysterious, multi-faceted Nina. Moreover, the love story between her and Leo was so fateful, but also affectionate and formative. There are some metaphorical phrases in Nina’s journal that touched me. Overall, the story is brilliantly plotted and gives some information about Italy’s historic and political background, too. Personally, I enjoyed immersing myself with Italian vibes and am proud to recognise some places in Rome mentioned in the book :)