The Extraordinary Adventures Of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar

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Set against the backdrop of the Malaquis castle, a site steeped in violence and tragedy, the narrative unfolds around the infamous Queen's Necklace, originally crafted for Madame Du Barry. The Countess of Dreux-Soubise's connection to the necklace intertwines with a tale of betrayal and theft, as Jeanne de Valois and others conspire to dismantle it in 1785. The story highlights the fate of its exquisite stones, which are scattered and later repurposed, revealing the intertwining of love, greed, and the darker side of human ambition.