About the book: 2014 / Italy, 1516. Young pickpocket Mercurio and his gang operate in the narrow streets of the Eternal City. But one day their luck changes, and Mercurio and Benedetta, who is passionately in love with him, flees to Venice. In a city where poverty and vice coexist with luxury, the young man meets the innocent and beautiful Giuditta. It's love at first sight. However, jealous Benedetta does not intend to give in to her rival and is ready for anything! Giuditta is accused of witchcraft... Will Mercurio be able to save his beloved and will they be able to find happiness??