Dal primo piano alla soffitta

Set against the glittering backdrop of an 1838 Venetian regatta, the story opens in the bustling Bollati palace, where preparations for a grand celebration are in full swing. The young Count Leonardo, barely fifteen, watches the city’s excitement from the waterfront while servants scramble to polish every surface, and the aristocratic family debates the cost of maintaining their storied name. Amid the flurry of gondoliers, rival racers, and whispered rumors about a mysterious newcomer from Murano, the household’s dynamics begin to surface.

At the heart of the household, Count Zaccaria proudly upholds his family’s legacy, while his wife, the sharp‑tongued Contessa Chiaretta, dreads the endless social obligations that the event will bring. Their contrasting attitudes set the tone for a tale of duty, ambition, and the hidden tensions that simmer beneath the surface of high society. As guests from every rank of the Empire converge, the stage is set for intrigue and unexpected alliances to emerge.