Dr. Julian Croft, a brilliant but ostracized historian, is haunted by dreams of a past life in Renaissance Florence. He sees himself as a member of a secret society of artists and philosophers, tasked with guarding a powerful and dangerous artifact. When he discovers a mysterious, crimson locket during an excavation of a forgotten villa, the dreams intensify, bleeding into his waking hours. He is drawn to a captivating and enigmatic art restorer, Isabella, who holds the other half of the locket. Together, they realize they are the reincarnations of two lovers torn apart by a centuries-old betrayal. They are not the only ones to have returned. A ruthless and powerful figure from their past is also back, and he will stop at nothing to possess the artifact they once died to protect. Julian and Isabella must navigate a treacherous path of resurfacing memories, a love that has defied time, and a deadly conspiracy that spans the centuries.
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