“ Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear. ” ― Rumi
Welcome to Villa il Palmerino, the British enclave in rural Italy where Violet Paget, known to the world by her pen name and male persona, Vernon Lee, held court. In imagining the real life of this brilliant, lesbian polymath known for her chilling supern
Firecracker Award FinalistPoets & Writers “Best Books for Writers” selectionLiterary Hub “Best Books about Books” selectionImage: Art, Faith, Mystery “Top Ten of the Year” selectionIn an essay entitled “Spirit and Vision” Melissa Pritc
