30. Your Constant and True Friend — Caterina
5 April, 1287 My Dearest Sister Maria Grazia, This parchment cannot hold all that I need share with you of my change... Read More
29. Intermezzo II, Part III
The days following Easter welcomed a soft, steady rain. The newly planted garden of Sant’Antimo drank in the water like a thirsty... Read More
28. Intermezzo II, Part II
We hold each other’s gaze and share a smile that is filled with knowing. The sunlight flickers with the flutter of tiny... Read More
27. Intermezzo II
I hear the whispers. She did not finish her broth. She missed vespers again. She grows weaker. The voices carry to the... Read More
26. May these words echo through the expanse between us … thank you — Vittoria
13 March, 1287 Forgive me, sister, I do not wish to steal you from God’s work, Maria Grazia, but I must share... Read More
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 we most... Read More
24. Your Father — Lord Interminelli, Lucca
My Daughter Caterina, La Madonna provides me with regular updates on your progress. She advises that your demeanor since your return to... Read More
23. Your loving friend — Caterina
Dearest Maria Grazia, I must speak with you! I have received distressing news from my sister Agneta. She recounts events from our... Read More
22. My love accompanies this parchment to you! — Agneta
20 November 1286 My most loving sister, Caterina, Father has remarried. Our lives are so changed here in Lucca since your departure.... Read More
21. I had the queerest dream—Caterina
26, September 1286 I had the queerest dream in the repose between Matin and Lauds. I am writing it down because I... Read More
