{ Chapter Thirteen }
A stretch of the city walls overlooking the sea, above which was an elevated promenade; widows would take walks there due to its discreet position with respect to the much frequented waterfront. The terraces on Via Butera overlooked the walk. AC, 632.
Mura delle Cattive
A fictional character, no doubt inspired by the singer Maria (not Nina) Maddalena Manfredi (not Manfredini), who dominated the Palermo theatrical scene from 1704-14, the years immediately preceding the events narrated in the novel. AC, 637.