In a time when war and violence scoured the land, Alessandra found comfort in her garden. It was a place that shielded her from the pain of her past and cruelty of life. It was there she made a promise to Marco, a promise of love. But when her world crumbles, she embarks on a compelling voyage that takes her into the depths of despair and darkness all in an attempt to stay true to her promise. With nothing to lose, she gathers the wisdom that allows her to truly understand love and finds the courage and the strength to carry on.