The Shepherdess of Siena

In the enchanting Tuscan hills of sixteenth-century Italy, young orphan Virginia Tacci dreams of riding horses, despite the constraints of her peasant class and gender. Inspired by the bold equestrian feats of the fearless Isabella De' Medici, Virginia nurtures a secret ambition to race in Siena's Palio. As she tends her flock, her determination emerges, igniting hope among the oppressed Senese and challenging the tyrannical rule of the Gran Duca Francesco De' Medici. This richly woven tale celebrates Virginia's unyielding spirit against the backdrop of a tumultuous era in Tuscany's history.