Through a Painted Veil

In the 16th century, Ilinca Dragomir, a noblewoman in the heart of Romania, is trapped between duty and desire. Haunted by a tragic love that forced her to conceal her true heart, Ilinca channels her longing and unspoken thoughts into her art. But when she paints a self-portrait unlike any other, she unknowingly creates a link across time.

Centuries later, Simone Hayes, a brilliant and passionate art curator in 24th-century America, stumbles upon Ilinca's portrait in the archives of the Smithsonian Galleries. Drawn to the painting by an inexplicable pull, Simone begins to experience vivid, haunting visions of Ilinca's life-a life filled with longing, loss, and a quest for freedom. As the connection deepens, Simone must confront the mysteries that lie between her world and Ilinca's, questioning the nature of time, love, and destiny.

As the veil between them grows thinner, Ilinca and Simone's bond becomes undeniable, bridging their lives and the centuries that separate them. But with history and fate conspiring against them, can their love transcend the boundaries of time, or will it become just another forgotten echo in the tapestry of history?

Through a Painted Veil is a haunting, lyrical tale of love that defies time, exploring the power of art, the longing for connection, and the enduring nature of the human heart.