Heiress to an Italian property she unexpectedly inherits, Azzurra Beamondo is welcomed in traditional Messignadi by the dashing village doctor, Santo Angelis. The last thing Santo wants is for the villagers to take advantage of Azzurra and convince her to excavate the old church bell buried on her property - an action which could bring dangerous repercussions. Azzura is fascinated with the old tales of the village bell and the locals' desire to resurrect a piece of their history. She doesn't understand Santo's opposition and will try anything to convince him it's what Messignadi needs. He is what she needs.