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3 January 1785

Rocca Sorrentina

I find myself deliriously happy in the presence of the maestro of my heart, el divo Gabriel, my husband! Always a generous and gentle man, since learning of my...

30December 1784

Rocca Sorrentina

My love returned Christmas Eve, tired and in great need of rest, a bath, and sustenance, not in that order. We attended mass togetherand it was all I could do to stop from blurting out my great newsduring the walk home. Realizing Gabriel needed...

This year has been a bittersweet year for me. Despite losing three influential figures in my life (my grandmother, my aunt, and my rescue dog) in 2013, I pushed through it all and completed my graduate program. And, as of a few days ago, it is now 'published' through my school's digital...

24 December, 1782

Haven, France

Dearest Father,

There is not time for me to write as much as I would like. One of Lorsagne's servants is soon to post our letters and I want to be sure you receive this as soon as is possible. Rest easy knowing your eldest daughter has...

23 December 1782

19 December 1784

Rocca Sorrentina

Why is it that the fewer days remain until I am reunited with my dearest husband, the longer each day seems to be? I have received word that Gabriel has booked passage on a boat departing Rome in just two days time. He will be back here with...

My heart, soul and body yearn for my beloved husband. At the same time, I dread the trip to Milan. I am to leave later this day from the port of Rocca Sorrentina. The boat trip will be blessedly short but grueling, the symptoms of my...