These Wicked Devices

In 1650 Rome, the Holy Jubilee draws throngs of pilgrims, but beneath the Vatican's façade, a power struggle unfolds. Donna Olimpia Maidalchini wields influence over Pope Innocent X, yet as alliances shift, her position becomes precarious. Two destitute nuns harbor dangerous secrets, while the assistant to the renowned artist Diego Velázquez finds himself entangled in a conspiracy that threatens to topple Italy. In this tense atmosphere, survival takes precedence over salvation amidst a backdrop of intrigue and betrayal.