The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 3 (of 5)
by OpenStories
Original author: King of Navarre consort of Henry II Queen Marguerite
"The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 3 (of 5)" by Marguerite is a collection of short stories written in French and published posthumously in 1558. Inspired by Boccaccio's Decameron, this frame narrative features stranded travelers sharing tales to pass the time while awaiting bridge repairs. The stories explore love, lust, infidelity, and sexual intrigue, revealing the complex romantic entanglements of nobles and royalty. Through clever plotting and irony, these true-to-life tales expose human passion and deception in Renaissance society.
The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 3 (of 5), by King of Navarre consort of Henry II Queen Marguerite. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #17703.
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