The Lovers' Guide to Rome: A Novel Full of Heart and Romantic Delight - Softcover

Mark Lamprell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1760293687 ISBN 13: 9781760293680

Publisher: Allen & Unwin, 2016

Synopsis

“New York, Paris, London—every grand metropolis—has its own irresistible attraction but Rome so swirls with stories of saints and sinners…lovers and fighters, that she compels you towards her, like gravity…. No one leaves her unaltered. Part of you always loves her. 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…Come with me, if you will, and observe my labors.”

For readers of The Little Paris Bookshop and fans of Love, Actually comes an enchanting novel about three couples drawn irresistibly to Rome, narrated by the city itself.

Alice, an art student in New York City, has come to Rome in search of adventure and inspiration before settling down with her steady, safe fiancé. Meg and Alec, busy parents and successful business people from LA, are on a mission to find the holy grail, a certain blue tile that will make their home renovation complete—but soon it becomes clear that their marriage needs a makeover as well. Connie and Lizzie are women of a certain age—“Sometimes I look at my laughter lines and wonder what on earth could have been that funny”—who come from London to scatter the ashes of their beloved husband and brother. Both women are seemingly done with romance, but Rome has other ideas.

Brimming with wit and charm (and gelato), The Lovers’ Guide to Rome is the most delicious novel you will read this summer.

About this title

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 in 2013. Mark has holidayed in Rome for many years.

Review

Lamprell's writing is assured as the parallel narratives unfold and his characters are engaging, endearing and funny. If a trip to Rome is out of the question, this is the next best thing. * Adelaide Advertiser * This heartwarming story has all the makings of a Hollywood rom-com... Rome is an inspired setting for this exploration of love found, love faltering and love lost... a big-hearted, feel-good book that picks you up and carries you away from everyday life by immersing you in a tale of love and magic, cobbled streets and breathtaking surroundings. * Weekend Australian * The book is a loving portrait of a beautiful city, a clever construct from a fine story teller, and a gift idea for lovers of all things Italy. * Sydney Morning Herald *

Edition details

• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1760293687
• ISBN 13: 9781760293680
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 287