The Portuguese Woman

Overview

Amidst the picturesque backdrop of northern Italy, the von Ketten family grapples with the influence of the Episcopate of Trent. Herr Ketten travels to Portugal, seeking a bride, and after a brief honeymoon, departs for war, leaving his new wife behind. Over the next eleven years, whispers circulate about the enigmatic 'foreigner' residing in their castle, with some labeling her a heretic. The situation intensifies when the Bishop of Trento dies, and a peace treaty reshapes the von Ketten's world. Can the Portuguese woman navigate the looming threats surrounding her?