Presented from the viewpoint of Angelica, Juliet’s longtime wet nurse, this novel reimagines the events around Romeo and Juliet while expanding the world behind the well-known story. Told with close, compassionate detail, the narrative follows Angelica’s bond with Juliet and the private losses that shape her care.

After the death of her own infant, Angelica enters the Cappelletti household and becomes entwined in family tensions and loyalties. Her relationship with Juliet and with young Tybalt deepens over years, setting the stage for the tragic days that follow.

Readers will find a richly textured exploration of motherhood, grief, and the social currents of Verona. The novel offers an intimate alternative perspective on Shakespeare’s tragedy that highlights resilience, memory and the bonds that endure.

• Themes: maternal love, grief, family rivalry
• Setting: Verona, Italian Renaissance atmosphere
• Appeals to: fans of Shakespeare retellings and character-driven historical fiction

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