At My Sweet Recall: The Letters of Edward Johnson and Beatriz d'Arneiro (1906-1908) Signed

Edward Johnson and Beatriz d’Arneiro between 1906 and 1908. Their story begins in Paris, where Edward, then a young tenor on holiday, meets Beatriz — an accomplished pianist and impoverished Portuguese aristocrat. United by art, music, and literature, the two envision a shared future as Beatriz encourages Edward to pursue a career in opera. Their correspondence captures the hope and intensity of early love, shaped by ambition and belief in destiny.

As Edward returns to New York and becomes increasingly absorbed in his rising career, the tone of the letters shifts. Beatriz’s eloquent, passionate writings contrast with Edward’s briefer replies, leading to misunderstandings, longing, and tension. Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century music and theatre, their letters reveal not only a romance tested by distance but also the emotional realities of artistic ambition. Both poignant and revealing, this collection offers readers an intimate glimpse into love, aspiration, and the fragile nature of shared dreams.

Paperback, Good. Cover shows a bit of wear but the pages are clean and tight