The Mountain Decameron, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

Joseph Downes

ISBN 10: 1330967410 / ISBN 13: 9781330967416

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a compelling tale set in Wales that follows the journey of a scholar named Septimus Morris and his love for Nest, a young woman with a haunting past. The story unfolds amidst the beautiful and desolate landscapes of the Welsh countryside, exploring the complexities of love, loss, and the search for redemption. Nest's tragic backstory and her struggle to reconcile her past with her present desires create a dynamic tension that will resonate with readers. The author delves into the themes of societal expectations, the burden of secrets, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through its vivid prose and emotionally charged narrative, this book offers a rich and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, reminding us of the enduring power of love, the fragility of life, and the transformative nature of forgiveness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330967416_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mountain Decameron, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330967410
• ISBN 13: 9781330967416
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

A vivid, shifting journey into a wild Welsh landscape where love, faith, and memory collide. This fiction collection blends travelogue, mythic mood, and sharp social observation as travelers move through caves, ruins, and sea-brooded shores, exploring devotion, duty, and the costs of belief.

In a world carved by ore, old legends and new trials mingle. Characters ask how love can endure when faith and power clash, and how memory shapes a future that seems always at risk of being lost to the sea.

• Atmospheric landscapes and cavernous settings that frame intimate, tense encounters.


• Dialogue and interior thoughts that probe religion, desire, and moral conflict.


• A narrative voice that shifts between lyrical reflection and pointed social commentary.


• A blend of travelogue, romance, and moral inquiry set against a rugged, historical backdrop.

Ideal for readers who enjoy immersive, character-driven storytelling with a historical and philosophical edge, delivered through rich, scene-backed prose.