The Bertano family first made its fortune through the importation of fine fabrics; they have now expanded their sights, and are involved in all aspects of the clothing trade (weaving, dying, and even retail sales of finished garments). The Bertanos own several fine clothing shops, and three large sailing vessels. The rapid growth of the Bertano business interests is due to foresight of its current patriarch, Leonardo, an incredibly vigorous man of sixty who has built up an extensive trade network that brings him the latest fashion concepts from abroad, and has the good sense to commission the best clothiers in the city to produce these innovative new designs. His election as master of the Guild of the Loom was virtually unanimous, and this Guild is not characterized by the petty internal politics that dominate the activities of some of the other professional Brotherhoods. Lately, the family has seen personal hardship: Leonardo was recently widowed, and the oldest of his three sons, Alberto, is recently deceased.

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