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Love and Deception: Madonna Isabella
This novella recounts the ingenious and bold actions of Madonna Lambertuccio to leave the house, brandishing his sword to ensure
Isabella as she masterfully navigates a chaotic and compromising he looks the part of a departing defender. This act dissuades her
situation. Themes of wit, deception, and romantic escapades frame husband from suspecting anything amiss.
the story.
Meanwhile, once her husband is pacified, she arranges for him
Madonna Isabella enjoys a secret rendezvous with her lover, Leonetto, to personally escort Leonetto home, under the guise of aiding a
when Messer Lambertuccio, another admirer, arrives unannounced nobleman in need. The husband, oblivious to the true relationship
and professes his love for her. Adding to the predicament, her between Isabella and Leonetto, complies without question.
husband unexpectedly returns home at the same moment.
The tale concludes with Madonna Isabella emerging unscathed,
Thinking quickly, Madonna Isabella orchestrates a clever her cunning and resourcefulness preserving her secrets and her
scheme. She hides Leonetto in one room and convinces Messer composure.
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