Synopsis
This gorgeous romantic novel set around the beautiful sights of Rome tells the story of three couples and their adventures with love in the eternal city.
Young artist Alice has come to Rome for adventure and inspiration before settling down with her safe boyfriend, Daniel. Is there such a thing as love at first sight and how will she know if it's happening to her? Middle-aged Meg and Alec have come to Rome to rekindle their love affair, which has faded over the years as they've become busy parents and successful businesspeople. Constance and Lizzie are here to scatter the ashes of Constance's beloved husband Henry, who's also Lizzie's brother. But Lizzie doesn't know the real story of how Constance and Henry met decades ago in Rome, and what secrets their trip back there will uncover.
The narrator of this romantic novel is actually Rome itself, who tells the story of the city and why it is has become a blessed place for lovers. It turns out that Rome will play a part in the lives of these characters and make sure they find the happiness they deserve.
The Lovers' Guide to Rome will appeal to readers of David Nicholls and fans of films such as Midnight in Paris and Love, Actually. It is a beautifully written, warm, funny and compelling novel full of heart and pure romantic delight.
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About the Author
Mark Lamprell works in film and television. He co-wrote the film Babe: Pig in the City and wrote and directed the award- winning feature My Mother Frank. His first novel, The Full Ridiculous, was published last year and has been sold to the United States, Canada, Poland and Israel. Mark has holidayed in Rome for many years.Reviews for THE FULL RIDICULOUS'A stunning debut.' - Courier Mail/Herald Sun/Sunday Territorian'A very funny and truthful novel.' - Kirkus Reviews'This is a delightful book, that I found virtually impossible to put down. The vast majority of it was consumed in one sitting. It is tightly crafted, tautly honed and touchingly haunting.' - Bookshelf Reviews blog
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“Absolutely enchanting, an ode to all the semi-magical towns and vibrant cities in the world where fate is decided. Love has many faces―and Mark Lamprell knows them all. This is a book for those willing to travel the road of love from the beginning, across the long middle, to the end, over and over again. (And, by the way: you will discover the secret places of Rome in every chapter!)”
―Nina George, author of New York Times bestseller The Little Paris Bookshop
“You'll fall in love with its cast of characters faster than they fall in love themselves (and that's saying something).” ―Bustle
“A delightful tour of Roman sites, both hidden and well known, and a breezy summer romance that follows the escapades of three couples representing different aspects of love.” ―Library Journal
“Perfect for the beach.” ―Woman's Day
“A sparkly Roman romance.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Brimming with wit and charm (and gelato), One Summer Day in Rome is the most delicious novel you will read this summer.” ―BookBub
“This is most definitely a beach-worthy summer read...” ―Travelling Book Junkie
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Paperback. Mark Lamprell, Allen & Unwin. 'Absolutely enchanting, an ode to all the semi-magical towns and vibrant cities in the world where fate is decided. Love has many faces - and Lamprell knows them all. This is a book for those willing to travel the road of love from the beginning, across the long middle, to the end, over and over again. (And, by the way: you will discover the secret places of Rome in every chapter!)' NINA GEORGE, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Little Paris Bookshop This is the place where passions are aroused, senses inflamed, and lovers fall into each other's arms. It all appears to unfold like magic - but I will tell you what really happens. Rome - glorious, eternal, intoxicating. Could there be a better place on earth to fall in love? Young artist Alice has come to Rome for adventure before settling down with her safe boyfriend. But when fate intervenes to show her there really is such a thing as love at first sight, will she find the courage to follow her heart? Meg and Alec fell in love in Rome many years before and have returned to rekindle their amore , but have they left it too late? Connie and Lizzie are in Rome to scatter the ashes of Connie's beloved husband Henry, who's also Lizzie's brother. But Lizzie doesn't know the real story of how Connie and Henry met there decades before, nor what long-hidden secrets lie waiting to be unearthed. And what of Rome itself? It turns out that the Eternal City has secrets only lovers can glimpse. The magic of Rome is also the magic of the human heart. The Lovers' Guide to Rome is a witty, sophisticated and bewitching novel about the greatest mystery of all. Paperback. Seller Inventory # 9781760291266-SECONDHAND
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