First published 2018
Katherine Minola stands defiant in her father's house in Padua, her sharp tongue driving away every suitor who dares approach. Her younger sister Bianca cannot marry until Katherine finds a husband first, creating mounting pressure in the Minola household. Enter Petruchio, a bold gentleman from Verona who sees opportunity where others see impossibility. He declares his intention to marry Katherine despite her fierce reputation. What follows is a battle of wills as Petruchio employs increasingly dramatic tactics to "tame" his bride, from arriving late to their wedding in ridiculous attire to denying her food and sleep in his country house. Katherine must navigate this psychological warfare while protecting her sense of self. This comedy explores the complex dynamics between two strong personalities locked in a marriage that transforms them both in unexpected ways.
Genres: drama, romance, historical-fiction, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, taming-the-shrew
Setting: Padua, Verona
Period: 19th-century
48 pages · Paperback · Palala Press