'Venetia', a novel by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli begins at an idyllic, secluded mansion in the midlands of England where Lady Annabel Herbert and her young daughter, the beautiful Venetia, live alone. Despite Lady Annabel's wealth and prestigious lineage, she has chosen to withdraw to this remote location, far from her relatives and the prying eyes of society. As Venetia grows into a captivating young girl, questions arise about her parentage, and the villagers wonder at the mysterious circumstances that led Lady Annabel to this reclusive life.