The Secret Borgia – Chapter 1 – Prologue – Letters
Dearest Claudia,
My ever faithful friend.
It has been long since I last wrote to you and I beg your forgiveness. Niccoló refused to allow me to write for fear the Borgia would find me. Times have been not so easy with Niccoló away with your own brother Ezio.
I do have wonderful news. I am carrying our second child and my husband as he returned to me was happy as was Ezio who always seems to have that soft smile when he is around women. Have you ever noticed? Perhaps not being his sister.
For now I must leave this as my only communication until we can rejoin you.
Much love and affection to your family, mother, and your courtesans who were always kind to me.
Your friend in hiding
Gabrielle Machiavelli
