The Many New Varnished Faces

There are still a few stories being edited. A few titles may change, a few may be added. But as it stands, here is the Table Of Contents for the new edition of VARNISHED FACES: A Poet's Nightmare – Part ISan Bonifacio's CurseIllyriaThe Daughters Of...

THE SHOEMAKER’S SON – Notes

This story occurs, obviously, during Mariotto's exile to France following his marriage to Gianozza. The date, which is historical, places it between chapters 28 and 29 of THE MASTER OF VERONA. While this may seem as a mere ruse on my part to drag in yet...

THE SHOEMAKER’S SON – A Short Story

THE SHOEMAKER'S SONa Tale of Illyriawherein the HANDSOME KNIGHT discovers true LONGING Lyons, France1 October, 1316 The banners were so red they might have been made of actual flame. They snaked out, unfurling with a hearty crack before whipping back...