Lory leaves the Netherlands for Rome in order to work for the Holland Cultural Institute as cultural director. The Eternal City immediately captures her heart, as well as one of her colleagues the charming Nick. However their budding romance comes interrupted by an unexpected meeting and Lory finds herself soon in an exasperating situation, just like in a cobweb. Her everyday life at work is colorated by art treasure robbery and other exciting events, while in her private life she has to face more and more stunning facts.