First published 2019
In the lively streets of Verona, two young gentlemen, Proteus and Valentine, navigate a tangle of romance, deception, and shifting loyalties. As Valentine departs for Milan, Proteus stays behind, only to fall for his best friend's beloved, the fair Silvia. Torn between duty and desire, Proteus betrays his friend, setting off a chain of mistaken identities and comic misadventures. At the heart of the story lies the deep bond between the two friends, tested by temptation and tested further by the clever maneuverings of Silvia's father, who seeks to keep the young lovers apart. Can the bond of friendship withstand the strain, or will it crumble under the weight of romantic entanglement?
Genres: drama, classic-literature, friendship, comedy
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
121 pages · Paperback