The Queen's Necklace is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas, the renowned French author. The story is set in the late 18th century and revolves around the infamous Affair of the Diamond Necklace, a scandalous event that shook the French monarchy and contributed to the downfall of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.The novel follows the life of Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy, a cunning and ambitious woman who aspires to rise above her humble origins and become a noblewoman. Jeanne's life takes a dramatic turn ...
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The Queen's Necklace is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas, the renowned French author. The story is set in the late 18th century and revolves around the infamous Affair of the Diamond Necklace, a scandalous event that shook the French monarchy and contributed to the downfall of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.The novel follows the life of Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy, a cunning and ambitious woman who aspires to rise above her humble origins and become a noblewoman. Jeanne's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets Cardinal de Rohan, a high-ranking member of the French court who is infatuated with the Queen. Jeanne sees an opportunity to fulfill her dreams by convincing the Cardinal to buy a diamond necklace worth millions of francs, which he believes is a gift from the Queen. However, the necklace turns out to be a forgery, and Jeanne is exposed as a fraudster, leading to a scandal that rocks the French court.The Queen's Necklace is a gripping tale of love, greed, and betrayal that captures the essence of the French Revolution era. Dumas's masterful storytelling and vivid characterization bring the historical figures to life, weaving a complex web of intrigue and suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.1849. A sequel to Memoirs of a Physician. Dumas, French novelist and playwright, is now primarily recognized for his historical novels, which include the ever popular Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. The novel begins: It was the beginning of April, 1784, between twelve and one o'clock. Our old acquaintance, the Marshal de Richelieu, having with his own hands colored his eyebrows with a perfumed dye, pushed away the mirror which was held to him by his valet, the successor of his faithful Raffe, and shaking his head in the manner peculiar to himself, Ah! said he, now I look myself; and rising from his seat with juvenile vivacity, he commenced shaking off the powder which had fallen from his wig over his blue velvet coat, then, after taking a turn or two up and down his room, called for his maitre-d'hotel. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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