What Casanova Told Me

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The narrative intertwines the lives of Luce Adams and a historical figure through a long-lost journal. Luce embarks on a journey to the Mediterranean for her mother's memorial, confronting her feelings of inadequacy and detachment from her mother's vibrant academic life. As she follows her mother's favorite places in Italy and Greece, Luce grapples with her grief and struggles to connect with her mother's past, despite the well-meaning attempts of her mother's friends to bridge the emotional gap.