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The Secret Life of Wives
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Delve into the captivating world of 'The Secret Life of Wives' by Pietro Aretino, a provocative exploration of marital secrets and desires. This entertaining sequel to 'The Secret Life of Nuns' peels back the layers of married life, revealing the hidden truths and outrageous antics of wives. In 100 pages of humor and scandal, Aretino introduces courtesan Nanna, who shares eye-opening tales with her confidante, Antonia. Discover how a well-endowed priest can save a woman from the brink of despair, how an overly pious matron transforms upon meeting a charming hermit, and the shocking revelations of an insatiable wife who finds herself retribution from her husband in an unprecedented way. Aretino captures the clever subterfuges and bold machinations that wives enact behind their husbands' backs, all to secure their heart’s desires. Perfect for readers interested in historical romances, satirical literature, and the intriguing dynamics of marriage, 'The Secret Life of Wives' promises laughter, surprise, and a glimpse into the diabolical ruses of womankind. Treat yourself to this hilarious and thought-provoking read that shines a light on the complexities of married life, and explore the tantalizing fantasies hidden within the pages. Order your paperback copy today and embark on this humorous journey into domestic secrets!
Author: Pietro Aretino Publisher: Hesperus Press
Bind: paperback
Pages: 100
Publication Date: 09-11-2012
In this hilarious sequel to The Secret Life of Nuns, courtesan Nanna reveals to her confidante, Antonia, what really goes on in the lives of married women. A woman can only be saved from a life-threatening craving and utter damnation by a well-endowed priest; an over-devout matron releases the devil within her when she meets an attractive hermit; an insatiable wife is redressed by her husband in a most barbarous manner - these are merely some of the 'truths' that Aretino exposes behind the respectable mask of marriage. And in describing the subterfuges, machinations and diabolical ruses wives resort to - unbeknownst to their poor husbands - in order to secure the secret object of their desires, Aretino adds another titillating page to his immense catalogue of human characters.
Author: Pietro Aretino Publisher: Hesperus Press
Bind: paperback
Pages: 100
Publication Date: 09-11-2012
In this hilarious sequel to The Secret Life of Nuns, courtesan Nanna reveals to her confidante, Antonia, what really goes on in the lives of married women. A woman can only be saved from a life-threatening craving and utter damnation by a well-endowed priest; an over-devout matron releases the devil within her when she meets an attractive hermit; an insatiable wife is redressed by her husband in a most barbarous manner - these are merely some of the 'truths' that Aretino exposes behind the respectable mask of marriage. And in describing the subterfuges, machinations and diabolical ruses wives resort to - unbeknownst to their poor husbands - in order to secure the secret object of their desires, Aretino adds another titillating page to his immense catalogue of human characters.
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