Grazia desires Antonio's heart; he just wants an heir.

In beautiful 1723 Venice, Grazia yearns for a life beyond her orphanage's walls. Meanwhile, the nobleman Antonio Delatesta searches for a wife who will provide him the heir he desperately needs. Fate intervenes to bring Grazia and Antonio together.

A Venetian law forbids marriage between a nobleman and a commoner. The couple seek permission to wed from the highest authority, the doge himself. As Grazia learns to navigate life among the nobility, she discovers Antonio's secret. Will his past tear them apart or can love prevail?

Escape into an 18th century love story where dreams collide and keep you turning pages to the very end!