This series plunges into the intricate life of an enigmatic figure navigating a world of historical events and intrigue. The author masterfully weaves together themes of power, deception, and romance, exposing the complexities of political and social machinations. The compelling narrative captures the spirit of its era, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into human relationships and ambitions. It's an engrossing journey through historical fiction filled with unexpected twists and dramatic revelations.
The Memoirs of a Physician Series, set during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, offers an idealized view of France while highlighting the nobility's decadence. Inspired by historical figures and events, it explores themes surrounding the French Revolution and the fall of the aristocracy. Authored by Alexandre Dumas, père.
The Queen's Necklace is a novel by Alexandre Dumas that was published in 1849 and 1850 (immediately following the French Revolution of 1848). It is loosely based on the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, an episode involving fraud and royal scandal that made headlines at the court of Louis XVI in the 1780s. The novel first appeared in serialised form in La Presse. The story takes place between 1784 and 1785. It is the second in a series of four novels focused on the character of Cagliostro, presented by Dumas as the man pulling all the strings of the affair.
A Sequel To The Queen's Necklace. The Fourth Volume In The Series Of Historical Romances Known As The Marie Antoinette Series.
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