"Lives of gallant ladies" is the work of the French writer Brantom, whose real name is Pierre de Bourdais. In his book, he tells about the life and adventures of influential women of France in the 16th century. The author reveals the secrets of beauty, grace and strength of female nature through the examples of famous ladies of her time. "The Lives of Gallant Ladies" is a source of vivid stories, intrigues and sensations that deepens our understanding of femininity and society of past eras.