Italian Love Cake

On the eve of World War II, Marie Genovese looks out from her apartment window above the deeply indebted Five & Ten, wondering how she'll save the store she inherited from her mother. When a family friend, Mr. E, offers financial support - with romantic strings attached - Marie proudly refuses and instead turns to baking to earn extra money.  Hoping to change her fate, Marie dabbles in herbs and infuses them into a special cake that attracts the attention of a wealthy but unhappily marr