Nicky Pellegrino

In 1964 the carrozza family have high hopes for Maria, the eldest daughter, but she has other plans. Many years later a young woman comes to the village and is drawn to the simple Italian life, but discovers that nothing, especially the past is as simple as it seems.

When Raffaella Moretti married the only boy she ever loved only happiness seemed in store for her. One year later she is a widow, but because of her exceptional beauty finds herself a victim of the village gossips - many of the stories fuelled by her jealous mother-in-law.

Settled in London and with their own delicious slice of home in the form of Beppi's restaurant, 'Little Italy', the Martinelli's are a typical Italian family; fighting, eating and loving in equal measure. Now, Pieta's sister Addolorata is getting married.