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The Rome Affair Karen Swan

The Rome Affair By Karen Swan

The Rome Affair by Karen Swan


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Summary

Another compulsive, page-turning novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret.

The Rome Affair Summary

The Rome Affair by Karen Swan

The glamorous capital city of Italy is brought to startling life in The Rome Affair, a compelling novel by Karen Swan.

1974 and Elena Damiani lives a gilded life. Born to wealth and a noted beauty, no door is closed to her, no man can resist her. At twenty-six, she is already onto her third husband when she meets her love match. But he is the one man she can never have, and all the beauty and money in the world can't change it.

2017 and Francesca Hackett is living la dolce vita in Rome, leading tourist groups around the Eternal City and forgetting the ghosts she left behind in London. When she finds a stolen designer handbag in her dustbin and returns it, she is brought into the orbit of her grand neighbour who lives across the piazza - famed socialite Viscontessa Elena dei Damiani Pignatelli della Mirandola. Though the purse is stolen, Elena greets the return of the bag with exultation for it contains an unopened letter written by her husband on his deathbed, twelve years earlier.

Mutually intrigued by each other, the two women agree to collaborate on a project, with Cesca interviewing Elena for her memoirs. As summer unfurls, Elena tells her sensational stories, leaving Cesca in her thrall. But when a priceless diamond ring found in an ancient tunnel below the city streets is ascribed to Elena, Cesca begins to suspect a shocking secret at the heart of Elena's life.

The Rome Affair Reviews

Glittering jewels, designer labels galore and the most mouth-watering pizza in Rome make this a satisfying summer beach read -- Veronica Henry * Daily Express *
A fabulous book . . . perfect to read with a nice glass of Posecco this summer * Bookliterati.com *
Pure escapism at its best * Candis *
Simply an addictive read . . . Highly recommended! * Onmybookshelf blog *
There is passion and glamour aplenty for romance fans but there is also humour, intrigue, high emotion, gripping twists and turns, and the dark, disturbing shadows that have become a trademark of Swan's exciting writing * Lancashire Post *
A satisfying summer beach read * Daily Express *
A stunning journey -- Sunday Express on The Paris Secret
The Paris Secret had me from the moment I started reading -- International bestseller Diane Chamberlain on The Paris Secret

About Karen Swan

Karen Swan began her career in fashion journalism before giving it all up to raise her three children and a puppy, and to pursue her ambition of becoming a writer. She lives in the forest in Sussex, writing her books in a treehouse overlooking the Downs. Her books include Christmas at Tiffany's, Summer at Tiffany's, The Perfect Present, Christmas in the Snow and Christmas on Primrose Hill.

Additional information

GOR008449907
9781509838028
1509838023
The Rome Affair by Karen Swan
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pan Macmillan
2017-07-13
480
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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