Arapaggio, loner, predator, and artist with a taste for nocturnal landscapes, decides to end his tragic existence after the love of his life vanishes without a trace. He is rescued by an unexpected heroine: a beautiful harlot named Josephine, who is hunting Nazi officers in war–torn Vienna. To show his gratitude, Arapaggio gives her the gift of eternal darkness, and tries to make her the Empress of the Night.

Will the wild–tempered courtesan win the battle for his heart against the ghost of his long–lost love? Will she learn the identity of the angel who gazes down upon them from all his old portraits, someone who left the painter with a wound that even time cannot heal?

This is a tale of intense emotions, from the sizzling alleys of 18th century Naples to the dark streets of war-era Vienna, where the cannonades of clashing armies mingle with the most beautiful baroque arias. This is the trip through the ages, in search of answers that can only be found hidden in the darkness.

Note: Contains content intended for adult audiences.

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