Bella Donna

Florence, 1534

They have just sworn eternal love to each other, but now Calla del Giocondo, a young merchant's daughter, must flee the city with her lover. Samuele, heir to the Bellani cosmetics empire, stands accused of poisoning one of his customers. By a stroke of luck, the young couple finds refuge at the court of Mantua. Thanks to his knowledge of secret beauty recipes, Samuele gains the favour of the proud, art-loving Duchess of Mantua. But Calla has her own dream. Encouraged by the ruler's son, who tirelessly courts her, she learns to read and makes a discovery that could cost the young couple their lives…