The Queen's Necklace (1902)

The Queen's Necklace is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas and first published in 1902. The story is set in 18th century France and revolves around the infamous Affair of the Diamond Necklace, which was a major scandal that shook the French monarchy and contributed to the downfall of Queen Marie Antoinette.The novel follows the story of Jeanne de Valois-Saint-R�����my, a beautiful and cunning woman who becomes embroiled in a plot to steal a valuable diamond necklace that was intended for the queen. With the help of her lover, the Cardinal de Rohan, Jeanne sets out to deceive the queen and obtain the necklace for herself.As the plot unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the corrupt and decadent world of the French court, where power, wealth, and scandal are the currency of the day. Along the way, we meet a cast of colorful characters, including the king and queen, their advisors and courtiers, and a host of scheming aristocrats and social climbers.Through his vivid and engaging storytelling, Dumas brings to life the glamour and intrigue of the French court, while also exploring deeper themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. The Queen's Necklace is a gripping and entertaining read that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most notorious scandals in French history.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.