Turin, 1850. Alessandro and Amalia Crepuett, brother and sister, are trapped in the rigid conventions of the aristocracy under the reign of Victor Emmanuel II and Cavour's reforms. Alessandro, a rebellious nobleman, harbours a deep secret: his love for Michael, a young Englishman. Living such a love in 1850 is extremely dangerous, but Alessandro finds comfort in a mysterious pendant with extraordinary powers. Amalia, betrothed to an official of the Royal Household, secretly loves Pietro, a baker of extraordinary beauty and intelligence. Behind the lavish facades of the noble palaces, Amalia and Pietro live a forbidden love, defying rigid social conventions. The discovery of their relationship by Amalia's mother, the stern Countess Matilde, threatens to destroy their dreams of happiness. Forced to leave for London, Amalia is torn between obedience to family demands and the desire for a life with Pietro. Alessandro decides to help his sister but must also confront his own inner demons. Torn between the duty to protect Amalia and the desire to live his impossible love, Alessandro must find the courage to challenge society. The mysterious pendant might be the key to freeing them both from a cruel fate. Will Amalia defy conventions and follow her heart? And will Alessandro find the courage to live his love, risking everything in a hostile world? A story that intertwines passion, history, and fantasy in a tumultuous Italy and Europe .