Six Days in Rome
Six Days in Rome by Francesca Giacco is a novel published by Headline Publishing Group on August 18, 2022. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Emilia, an artist who embarks on a solo trip to Rome after the abrupt end of her romantic relationship. As she explores the city’s vibrant streets, she immerses herself in its music, food, and beauty, setting the stage for a transformative experience.
Throughout her six days in Rome, Emilia encounters John, an American who appears to lead an idyllic life in the city. Their immediate connection prompts Emilia to reflect on her past, her family, and her identity. The narrative delves into themes of family life, cultural heritage, and friendship, as Emilia navigates her evolving relationship with John and contemplates the possibilities of a new beginning. This evocative tale invites readers to explore the complexities of personal choices and the unexpected paths that life can take.
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‘A stunning writer and a brilliant transporting experience’ Lisa Taddeo, bestselling author of Three Women and Animal
‘Sensorial as hell… An ode to funky wine labels, good taste, and true inspiration, Francesca Giacco has penned a stunningly cool and stylish debut’ Paul Beatty, Man Booker Prize winning author of The Sellout
‘If Sally Rooney and Frances Mayes co-wrote a novel in an Airbnb near the Spanish Steps, it might read something like Six Days in Rome‘ David Ebershoff, bestselling author of The Danish Girl
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Emilia, an artist, arrives in Rome alone. What was supposed to be a romantic trip has, with the sudden end of her relationship, become a solitary one.
Six days lie ahead. She wanders the streets, surrendering herself to the music, food and beauty of the city.
But when she meets John, an American living out a seemingly idyllic existence in Rome, their instant connection challenges how she sees her past, her family and herself. As their intimacy deepens, can Emilia begin to imagine life anew?
Visceral, decadent and deeply evocative, Six Days in Rome is a novel about reckoning with complex pasts and choices made – and finding what you didn’t know you were looking for.
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