Author’s Note

THIS novel is a work of fiction. Even though it may contain characters eerily similar to historical figures, who also happen to share their names, it should in no way be read as an actual historical account, and most definitely should not be used for educational purposes.

Additionally, any or all depictions of, or suggestions about, science, or the way anything in the world works on a physical, chemical, biological, astronomical, or atomic level should not be analyzed for accuracy, as I’m sure it would be sorely lacking.

Furthermore, I don’t recommend emulating the behavior of any of the characters contained within. They’re all quite mad.

The truth is, I have no idea what I’m talking about.

Except about love. We all know a little about that. Or nothing at all. In any case, we’re all on equal footing.