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first_reported: 2026-11-03 15:56 EST
updated: 2026-11-03 15:56 EST
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# Kate Heartfield discusses backstory of Romeo's friend in Mercutio

Ottawa author Kate Heartfield discussed Mercutio, which explores the backstory of Romeo's quick-witted friend, in an Apt613 interview.

Section: [Culture & Events](/ottawa/section/life.md) · Entities: [Kate Heartfield](/ottawa/wiki/kate-heartfield.md), [Mercutio](/ottawa/wiki/mercutio.md)

## Coverage

- [Apt613](https://apt613.ca/kate-heartfield-talks-intertwining-histories-and-fiction-in-mercutio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kate-heartfield-talks-intertwining-histories-and-fiction-in-mercutio), 2026-11-03 15:56 EST: Kate Heartfield talks intertwining histories and fiction in Mercutio

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