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p. 50 - So far I learned that prior to the 1500s, syphilis was so shameful to die from that everyone refered to it under a different name: Italians called it „the French disease”, the French called it „the Italian disease” and the Turks called it „Frank/Christian disease”. =))

I think this series is hopelessly embedded into my soul forever. Whatever hiccups the plot may present, Montgomery is definitely the uncrowned queen of stylistic devices. ❤️ Her writing is stupendous. I was all in her story at all times. Such a cozy read!