Casanova

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Born in Venice and trained as a soprano, Cornelys had performed in London, Vienna and the Dutch Republic and borne a daughter by Casanova before returning to London posing as a widow.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Ortega Casanova, reported to be a 54-year-old truck driver, had told him several times about his intentions.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

It involved transferring a heavy iron bolt, concealed inside an oversize Bible, from Casanova to his upstairs neighbor, who could then chip a hole in the wooden floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Investigators say Casanova was not hiking with the pair; however, rescue efforts launched Monday morning for the teen led the helicopter crew to the other two hikers on the mountainside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Because maybe the book is by freaking Casanova, and I only know one person who owns a book by freaking Casanova.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli