"La Princesse de Montpensier" is a historical novella written by Madame de La Fayette in 1662. Set during the French Wars of Religion, it tells the story of Marie de Mézières, a noblewoman who is forced into an arranged marriage with Philippe de Montpensier. Despite her marriage, she finds herself in a love triangle with two suitors, Henri de Guise and Chabannes. The narrative explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of society. As Marie navigates her emotions and societal expectations, the story highlights the conflicts between personal desires and the obligations of noble life during a tumultuous period in French history.