Under the Leads is a memoir written by the infamous Italian adventurer and writer, Giacomo Casanova, also known as Jacques. The book chronicles his time spent imprisoned in the Leads, a notorious prison in Venice, Italy, during the 18th century.Casanova was imprisoned for his alleged involvement in a scandalous affair with a Venetian senator's wife. During his time in prison, he kept a detailed journal, documenting his thoughts and experiences. Under...