<p>Dr. Álvaro Pereira, a renowned doctor recognized in Lisbon s high society in the 19th century, finds himself at a crossroads when he is called to treat a series of mysterious illnesses in a local elite family. Apparently , it is a hereditary problem, but Álvaro quickly realizes that the physical symptoms hide traumas and family secrets that threaten to come to light and compromise the reputation of Serpa s house. As cases of illness and death ...