Over The Garden Wall

17th century Italy. Deep in the walls of a convent kept hidden from a world of sin, Sister Mari Virginia lives a life of pure spirituality. Yet on the other side of a garden wall lies the House of Count Gianni Osio, a man with a fallen name capable of striking fear into the bravest of hearts. Amidst a turbulent clash of passion and duty, lay witness to the tale of the enigmatic life of Marianne de Levya - known to history as Sister Mari Virginia - unfolds as everything that she once held dear is shattered by a crime she can not escape. In an era where love is both a powerful force and a destructive weapon, a complex tapestry of divine strength and human frailty is made. As told through the eyes of the mystical Cypris, the Lady of Cythera, the fall of Marianne de Levya will unravel through the mysteries of fate, love, and the eternal bonds that defy the ravages of time.

** TW: Please note that this story is a fictionalized version of a historical event. Certain names have been changed and historical facts have been revised to suit the atmosphere of this tale. In addition to this, please note that while the main character is, by nature, a woman of faith, and topics of spirituality and the divine are incorporated heavily into the story, I have chosen to refrain from referencing or including any true religious material. I also incorporate AI-generated images.