Elizabeth Buchan’s new novel transports us to Rome in the 1970s and Rome today. Two women caught up in a tangled net of sex and espionage. If you enjoy a good spy story set in the alluring world of La Dolce Vita, Buchan’s gripping read will not disappoint.

A feast for the senses - love, intrigue, danger and tragedy set against the swooning beauty of the Eternal City of Rome. A gripping mystery interwoven with Elizabeth Buchan's customary deep understanding of passion and human frailty. Her most stunning novel yet.

An exquisite story about the beauty of art and the secrets that lie beneath all our surfaces. Elizabeth Buchan’s new novel is both tensely plotted and utterly immersive. The atmosphere of Rome and its buried past rises from every page.

...elegant and atmospheric with two complex interlocking stories that join past and present. An excellent read.

Impeccable writing and a fascinating exploration of women’s lives. Rome is so richly depicted I could almost feel the heat of its pavements beneath my feet as I read and smell the incense in the cool interiors of its churches. The beauty of the city and its surrounding landscapes is threaded through with an ominous sense of danger for the young protagonist, Lottie, as she digs into the past and unpicks its secrets. A wonderfully enigmatic and vivid read, I couldn’t recommend this novel more highly.