10. Intermezzo I, Part III
The Friar was lost again. Lost in his own thoughts. Like the scattering of seeds across a field, some musings took root... Read More
9. Intermezzo I — Part II
Autumn’s chill grew stronger. The pear tree fell into a deep slumber and no longer beckoned the girls. Winter came over the mountain and... Read More
8. Intermezzo I
I am holding the knife in my hand, watching its gilded blade play with the light. I do not remember picking it... Read More
7. I remain your steadfast friend — Maria Grazia
Cara Mia Caterina, Your note was brought to me on the wings of an angel! Sweet Aede took a great risk in... Read More
6. Praying for your swift return to me — C
Feast of St. Januarius, 19 September 1285 Dearest MG, I have encouraged Suora A. to discretely pass this note on to... Read More
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 an adventure,... Read More
4. With my eternal gratitude — C
19, September 1285 Dearest Most Devout Suora Aede, Please do not betray me! I know that you will immediately recognize my breviary,... Read More
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 upon you... Read More
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. Nothing can... Read More
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, for a prison... Read More
