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Furnishing Lucien and Fr. Camara's Rocca Sorrentina apartment - Tigers in the Salon - Rugs Tell a Tale
By Lorsagne de Sade, 2015-05-17Posted in: default | 2 commentsMay 1875
My Dear Friend,
It is good to hear from you. Before I address the contents of your letter, let me assure you that all is well here at The Haven. The vineyard looks spectacular and I look forward to the harvest. There have been no callers in your absence, other than...
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Dearest Hester, Most Darling of Daughters,
You are much on my mind and so, today, Iburden you with one of Mother Dearest's dear epistles. You may wonder precisely why you are so greatlyin my thoughts this day above all others. I shall tell you.
Read MorePosted in: default | 0 commentsLorsagne confides in Fanny Burney before leaving Lucien and her godfather's new apartment to attend Mrs. Piozzi's soiree
By Lorsagne de Sade, 2015-05-14Rocca Sorrentina
14 May 1785
Dearest Fanny,
The scent of the sea breezes and the blue of the Mediterranean sky bring me warmth as I rest from my labors furnishing the new apartments on the island in order to deliver...
Read MorePosted in: default | 2 commentsArriving in Rocca Sorrentina, Lorsagne writes to Fanny Burney, reporting on Mrs. Piozzi's recovery and her "great good friend" Lucien's criticism of her extravagance
By Lorsagne de Sade, 2015-05-05April of 1785
Rocca Sorrentina
Dearest Fanny,
I write you in haste having only arrived in Rocca Sorrentina the previous day. As you can imagine,...
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Dearest Gabriel,
Storms at sea do not make for the most pleasant of travel experiences. Still, the food aboard was tolerable and the ship's crew were most conscientious about seeing to the needs and safety of passengers. My back is sore and I miss my husband...
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This is the day I return to my life in a new home. These few weeks with Gabriel at my side have been a great comfort. He is such a dear treasure. Our loss is profound, but our love more so.
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Il Mio Piu Caro Moglie,
Lady Whitby has written me of our great loss. I understand you wish me to stay where I am, singing and teaching as though I had not experienced the same loss that you, my Love, now face. I want to assure you that I am suffering as deeply as...
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Dear Mr. Piozzi,
I fear there is no way to begin this missive that would not simply delay the horrible sadness it is meant to convey. I fear I must offer my condolences on the loss of your wife's pregnancy. I fear the worst we all feared came to pass less than 24...
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