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Set against the backdrop of the scandalous Affair of the Diamond Necklace, the narrative explores the intrigues and excesses of the French nobility during the reign of Louis XVI. Through an idealized portrayal of Queen Marie Antoinette, the story delves into themes of deception and opulence, highlighting the stark contrasts between the royal court's lavish lifestyle and the brewing discontent among the populace.
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The Queen's Necklace, Alexandre Dumas
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- The Queen's Necklace
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alexandre Dumas
- Publisher
- Bottom of the Hill Publishing
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 290
- ISBN13
- 9781483705804
- Series
- Memoirs of a Physician
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, France, French Literature, 18th century, Betrayal, Scandals and Affairs, French Revolution (1789-1799), Jewelry, Marie Antoinette
- Original title
- Le collier de la reine
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the scandalous Affair of the Diamond Necklace, the narrative explores the intrigues and excesses of the French nobility during the reign of Louis XVI. Through an idealized portrayal of Queen Marie Antoinette, the story delves into themes of deception and opulence, highlighting the stark contrasts between the royal court's lavish lifestyle and the brewing discontent among the populace.