Your Past Life

You were a merchant's daughter in the thriving trading city of Leipzig during the 1780s. Your family dealt in fine textiles imported from Lyon and Venice, and you grew up surrounded by bolts of silk and the constant flow of travelers from across Europe. You learned French and Italian from your father's business partners, developing a sharp eye for quality and a diplomatic manner that served your family's interests well. Though your world was one of commerce and social climbing, you harbored a private passion for music and literature, attending concerts whenever possible. Your arranged marriage to a successful guild master brought security but little affection, yet you found purpose in managing the household accounts with precision. You lived through the tumultuous years leading to the French Revolution, watching the old certainties of European trade begin to shift beneath your feet.