"The Pot of Basil" by Bernard Capes is a story unfolding in 18th-century Italy, where political strategy intertwines with personal desire; it centers on Archduke Joseph, who journeys in disguise with his companion Tiretta and becomes captivated by the Infanta Isabella, whom he encounters while she is fetching a lily in the water. Their connection sparks a complicated romance, shadowed by the strict rules of royal life. As the story develops, it contrasts the heartfelt needs of the individual with the structured expectations of their social standing, creating a rich setting where nobility must consider their ambitions alongside their desires.

The pot of basil
By Bernard Capes
Amidst royal expectations in old Italy, a hidden archduke falls for an infanta, sparking a romance complicated by societal expectations and individual desires.
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Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was an English author.
Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was an English author.
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