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Two Women in Rome

'Beautifully atmospheric' Adele Parks
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Two Women in Rome by Elizabeth Buchan intricately weaves the stories of two women separated by time in the enchanting setting of Rome. Lottie, a modern-day English archivist, uncovers the mysterious life of Nina, a mid-20th-century artist, through her captivating sketches and diaries. As Lottie delves deeper, the book explores themes of identity, artistic expression, and the secrets hidden in the Eternal City.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that weaverich historical intrigue with contemporary narrative, as it delves into the lives of two women connected across time by secrets and hidden artefacts in the enchanting city of Rome. With its exploration of art, history, and the complexities of identity, it offers a gripping and emotive tale that fans of character-driven fiction might find captivating.

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Two Women in Rome

A beautifully atmospheric story of two women who can never meet, set in a city full of secrets ancient and modern...

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In the Eternal City, no secret stays hidden forever...

Lottie Archer arrives in Rome, excited, newly married, and ready for change as she takes up a 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. As she edges closer to understanding Nina, and the city draws her deeper into its life, she is brought up against a past which will come to shape her own future.

This evocative story captures the highs of love and the lows of betrayal... A compelling book, full of intrigue - Women's Weekly

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Two Women in Rome by Elizabeth Buchan has been lauded for its beautiful and elegant writing. Critics appreciate its intricate plotting and emotive storytelling, often describing the novel as both heartbreaking and uplifting. Other reviewers have praised it as a gem, highlighting the profound emotional impact it leaves on readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786495358

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Elizabeth Buchan was a fiction editor at Random House before leaving to write full time. Her novels include the prize-winning Consider the Lily, international bestseller Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman, The New Mrs Clifton and The Museum of BrokenPromises. Buchan's short stories are broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and published in magazines. She has reviewed for the Sunday Times, The Times and the Daily Mail, and has chaired the Betty Trask and Desmond Elliot literary prizes. She was a judge for the Whitbread First Novel Award and for the 2014 Costa Novel Award. She is a patron of the Guildford Book Festival and co-founder of the Clapham Book Festival.

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