Italian Letters, Vols. I and II; Or, The History of the Count de St. Julian

"Italian Letters, Vols. I and II; Or, The History of the Count de St. Julian" by William Godwin is a story told through letters, mainly focusing on the Count de St. Julian as he chats with his pal, the Marquis of Pescara, about important stuff like friendship, doing what's right, and staying true to yourself when everyone else is being fake. The book kicks off after the Marquis's dad passes away, and the Count is there for him, offering support and advice about being a nobleman. The Marquis is bummed out and misses his simple life in Palermo. Through their letters, the book asks important questions about being young, staying good, and dealing with tough choices in a world that's not always honest.