The disappearance of her old friend, Lila Cerrullo, causes 60-year-old author Elena Greco to reflect...

As fourth grade draws to an end, Elena and Lila fight with their families for the chance to continue...

Now a teenager, Elena grapples with the onset of puberty, her studies, and her friendship with Lila,...

Entering high school, Elena vows to stay ahead of Lila, academically and romantically. Lila eschews...

Elena grows tired of Gino, while Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost. A rare outing into th...

On the island of Ischia, Elena runs into the Sarratore family, reigniting her childhood crush on Nin...

Elena returns to Naples to find Lila has made a romantic connection with Stefano, despite the loomin...

With sales of Cerullo shoes lagging, Stefano cuts a business deal with the Solaras against Lila's wi...

With Lila on her honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast, Elena struggles to handle school and her relationshi...

Elena's relationship is threatened when Antonio discovers she has asked the Solaras' help to keep hi...

Upset that her picture is featured prominently in the new shoe shop Stefano is opening with the Sola...

At Rino and Pinuccia’s wedding, Elena accepts Lila’s invitation to go on holiday, provided the desti...

As Pinuccia returns to Naples, a new secret excites Lila and numbs Elena, who nonetheless becomes em...

Following her formative summer on Ischia, Elena throws herself into her studies and looks towards a...

Three years into her time in Pisa, Elena has developed into an elegant and cultured young woman – bu...

With graduation in sight, Elena is overwhelmed by memories of her past and copes by drafting her fir...

After Nino's unexpected appearance at her book presentation in Milan, Elena realizes her childhood c...

A nervous Elena introduces Pietro to her family, and, though he instantly charms his future in-laws,...

Concerned about Lila's worsening health, Elena seeks advice from her future mother-in-law Adele, who...

After a tense argument about plans for a family, Elena and Pietro marry in town hall, and later, are...

Following news of a murder in Naples, Pasquale and Nadia turn up unannounced at Elena's house in Flo...

On holiday, Elena grows increasingly exasperated with Gennaro and after receiving shocking news abou...

Elena's marriage is more and more in crisis, Pietro is distant and she feels treated like a servant....

Elena and Pietro meet Nino's family. Nino gives Elena his feedback on the manuscript, when he discov...

Elena considers moving back to Naples after being chastised by both Immacolata and Adele. Lila share...

Unable to forgive Nino’s betrayal, Elena takes Dede and Elsa to stay in Milan with Mariarosa and Fra...

On a visit to the neighborhood for the first time in years, Elena attempts to make peace with Immaco...

Elena and Lila spend the day together in the neighborhood, where Elena sees how well-respected Lila...

After Elena’s daughter Imma is born, Lila brings Elena’s mother to see the baby, but the visit is un...

As Lila goes into labor, Alfonso confides in Elena while accompanying her to the clinic to visit Imm...

Still reeling from her breakup, Elena reconnects with Antonio, who shares the full extent of Nino’s...

After Elena discovers that Carmen has been pressured into suing her for slander, she and Lila decide...

During Nino’s long overdue visit to see Imma, a sudden and mysterious disappearance rocks the neighb...

After learning that Pasquale and Nadia have been arrested, Lila informs Elena that Gennaro has run a...