25. I bid you well wishes — Romeo Abbandonato, soon to be Montecchi
10 February 1287 The Venerable Lord Interminelli of Lucca, I write to inform you of my progress in the matter …
William Shakespeare
24. Your Father — Lord Interminelli, Lucca
Caterina’s father writes her about marriage–his and hers.
The Master of Verona by David Blixt
Master of Verona provides much needed backstory to the Capulet and Montague feud in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Richly detailed, entertaining, and robustly masculine this is a great read. Highly recommended.
23. Your loving friend — Caterina
Caterina seeks out Maria Grazia’s advice on a familial issue.
21. I had the queerest dream—Caterina
Caterina has a dream she fears foretells the future. Maria Grazia is away, who can Caterina share her fears with?
20. Mercury’s winged feet carry these words in haste! — Agneta
Caterina’s sister, Agneta writes her of life at home. A big surprise that will impact everyone’s lives!
19. Apothecary Notes — Maria Grazia
Maria Grazia can confess her conflicted emotions to no one but herself while administering to the sick nuns during an outbreak of pestilence.
18. May the Lord bless you and guide you — Fratello Lorenzo
Friar Laurence advises Caterina in her time of dire need.
17. God rest you and keep you from harm — Caterina
Caterina, recounting her recent past, seeks forgiveness and advice from Friar Laurence.
a tasteful life 