In 1970, Rome is at the height of its social fervor, but that summer ends in tragedy. On August 30, Marquis Camillo Casati Stampa shocks the nation by killing his wife, Anna Fallarino, and her lover, Massimo Minorenti, before taking his own life. The scandal unveils the dark secrets of Rome’s elite. Anna, born into a modest family from Benevento, had long fought for a place in high society, ultimately paying for her ambition with her life. The Marquise, a television series by Roberta Torre, delves into the true story of the Casati Stampa murder, uncovering its deeper roots in Italian history.