6. Praying for your swift return to me — C
have encouraged Suora A. to discretely pass this note on to you in your confinement in the dispensary with Soura B.
Before Romeo & Juliet
5. May God forgive my trespass — A
Dear C, I write you with a shaking hand and a beating heart for never have I participated in such …
4. With my eternal gratitude — C
Dearest Most Devout Suora Aede, Please do not betray me! I know that you will immediately recognize my breviary, which …
3. Peace be with you, Figlia mia — Your loving Mama
Thursday, 3 January, 1285, Feast of St. Genevieve Donna Interminell, Villa Interminelli, Lucca Carissima Caterina, May the Lord’s grace shine …
2. Your most devoted friend — Maria Grazia
Friday, 6 December, 1284 Carissima Caterina, When you stretch to see the moon, dearest friend, do not forget the sun. …
1. Your truest friend in direst need — Caterina
Wednesday, 4 December, 1284 Cara Maria Grazia, I write you this account of my time within my prison cell, …
Prologue from Before Romeo and Juliet
The path I take is a dark one. It is narrow and cold, even in the days of summer. Forged …
a tasteful life 