Against the unique backdrop of Siena, a young woman becomes entangled in a mystery that leads deep into the past - the secret of the greatest love story in the world: Romeo and Juliet. An old book lures the young American Julia to Italy: it is the original version of the Romeo and Juliet tale and tells of the feuding families Tolomei and Salimbeni in Siena. Julia is completely surprised to discover a warning from her deceased mother: a curse has been placed on the families - and thus on her as well. For her true name is Giulietta Tolomei. In her quest for her heritage, Julia senses that she is being watched and pursued. As Siena eagerly anticipates the Palio, she finds herself in grave danger. Will the curse of the past also become her fate?.