From the bestselling author of The Last Summer, Karen Swan, the glamorous capital city of Italy is brought to startling life in The Rome Affair, a compelling story of love, life and long-held secrets.

1974. 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. 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 chance brings her into the orbit of her neighbour across the piazza - famed socialite Viscontessa Elena dei Damiani Pignatelli della Mirandola - the two women are intrigued by one another - and agree to collaborate on Elena's 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 . . .

'Glittering jewels, designer labels galore and the most mouth-watering pizza in Rome make this a satisfying summer beach read' - Veronica Henry, Daily Express

Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels with The Greek Escape and The Paris Secret.

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

About the Author

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.

Her books are known for their evocative locations and Karen sees travel as vital research for each story. She loves to set deep, complicated love stories within twisting plots.

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 -- Diane Chamberlain, internationally bestselling author, on The Paris Secret



Book Information
ISBN 9781509838028
Author Karen Swan
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Pan Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 328g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 129mm * 34mm