NOBEL: The enigmatic Alfred, his world and his price is the fascinating story of the path from Alfred Nobel's impoverished toddler years in Stockholm to the harrowing drama surrounding the wealthy dynamite king's will. Set in cities such as St. Petersburg, Hamburg and Paris, the story is filled with family disputes, heartbreak, success and betrayal. At the same time, Nobel is a captivating portrayal of 19th-century Europe - the political complications, the literary treasures and the scientific genius. It is a story about breaking boundaries.