Based on true events, this story takes the reader on a journey through a beautiful time in history. The culture of Rome becomes one of the main characters, forming the backdrop for the beautiful, but penniless Lucia to fall in love with William, the well-to-do man from America. Against the wishes of William's overbearing father Joseph, Lucia and William face insurmountable odds to be together. A true tale to the testament of love, and the incredible universe that supports it.