Julia is a 32-year-old web designer who recently lost her husband, Mike. Dealing with profound grief and anxiety, she inherits a dilapidated villa in Tuscany from a stranger named Emilia Rossi. She travels to Italy to process her inheritance and search for information about her biological family, as she was adopted as a child. She relies heavily on daily horoscopes to make decisions and possesses dormant intuitive abilities.

Julia’s pragmatic and fiercely loyal best friend since high school drama club. Working as a manager for an office equipment company, she travels constantly but always makes time for Julia. She serves as a grounding force, pushing Julia to seek therapy and ultimately convincing her to travel to Italy to investigate her roots.

A librarian who works as the director of the Biblioteca Marucelliana in Florence. He is an academic with a deep passion for Renaissance history and motorcycles. He quickly becomes a reliable local contact for Julia, helping her research historical figures linked to her newly inherited villa.

Julia's late husband who is tragically murdered in a street mugging before the main events in Italy unfold. He was a lawyer who loved cars and sports. His death casts a long shadow over Julia's life, leaving her to process severe survivor's guilt while trying to recover her sense of self.

Gianluca’s American-born mother, originally from San Francisco. She has black hair and blue eyes, and maintains a strong, protective presence over her family in Italy.

Gianluca and Raffaella's father, and Sherry's husband. He is a steady, supportive presence within the Morretti family structure.

Gianluca’s fiercely protective sister, known for her short blue hair and snake tattoo. She is highly skeptical of outsiders entering her family's circle.

The deceased former owner of the ruined Tuscan villa. She lived as a wealthy but isolated hermit, alienated from the local villagers. She possessed a deep fascination with the Renaissance historical figure Caterina Sforza and left strict, mysterious instructions regarding her estate.

A working watercolor artist and fourth-grade teacher living in Florence. She frequently paints historical sites, such as the Spedale degli Innocenti orphanage, and shares a striking physical resemblance to Julia, particularly her bright blue eyes.

An elderly woman from Abruzzo who serves as the caretaker for Emilia Rossi's former villa. She is highly superstitious, frequently mentioning the "evil eye," and cooks traditional Tuscan meals for Julia.

The quiet groundskeeper and driver for the villa. He maintains the property and the inherited Ferrari, often working silently alongside his wife, Anna.

A local real estate agent who is eager to purchase Julia's newly inherited villa. He represents unnamed developers and frequently highlights the immense cost and burden of maintaining the ruined property.

The local police captain responsible for the small towns surrounding the villa. He is highly dismissive of Julia's concerns regarding her safety and strongly advises her to leave Italy.

Emilia Rossi's formal lawyer based in Milan. He facilitates the transfer of the villa and funds to Julia, suggesting she visit historical sites connected to the Sforza family.

A tall, British private investigator working in Italy. Like Julia, she is adopted, giving her a sympathetic perspective on Julia's search for her family history.

An Irish woman living in Italy who works as a medium. She has a reputation for assisting authorities like Scotland Yard and helps individuals explore their intuitive abilities.

A seasoned police captain stationed in Florence. He is pragmatic and prefers official reports to be grounded strictly in factual evidence rather than unusual or unexplainable details.

A local Italian man known to law enforcement. He moves through the streets of Florence and the surrounding Tuscan towns, operating quietly within the region's complex local networks.

A balding local man with a mustache who frequently smokes cigars. He is a known figure in the local criminal element, often traveling the rural roads between towns like Imola and Croce.

An Italian man with an extensive criminal record who operates internationally. He is a dangerous figure whose violent actions eventually draw the attention of both Italian and American law enforcement agencies.