First published 2020
In Padua, many men seek to marry the beautiful Bianca, but her father refuses all suitors until her older sister Kate finds a husband first. Kate has earned a reputation as a sharp-tongued woman who drives away potential matches. Enter Petruchio, a bold adventurer who accepts the challenge of courting Kate. He begins his campaign to transform her from an angry, difficult woman into a devoted spouse. Meanwhile, young Lucentio arrives in Padua and falls for Bianca at first sight. With help from his resourceful servant Tranio, Lucentio devises schemes to win Bianca while her sister remains unwed. The two parallel courtships unfold as Petruchio employs wit and cunning to tame Kate, while Lucentio and Tranio work to outmaneuver Bianca's other suitors. At the heart of this comedy lies the battle of wills between Kate and Petruchio, where love and cleverness prove stronger than stubbornness and pride.
Genres: drama, classic-literature, romance, comedy
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: battle-of-wits, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Padua
Period: 16th-century
142 pages · Paperback · Independently published