Two Women in Rome

In "The New Archivist," Lottie Archer arrives in Rome eager to start her role as an archivist, only to uncover a priceless 15th-century painting linked to the enigmatic Nina Lawrence. As Lottie delves into Nina’s life—one marked by the restoration of Italian gardens after World War II—she grapples with the mystery of why no one mourned her passing in 1978. This journey not only reveals a poignant love story set against Italy’s political upheaval but also prompts Lottie to confront her own personal losses.