The Queen's Necklace

by Alexandre Dumas, Auguste Maquet

Overview

Step back into the opulent and treacherous world of pre-revolutionary France with Alexandre Dumas's "The Queen's Necklace." This classic work of historical fiction plunges readers into a world of court intrigue, royal scandal, and the looming shadow of revolution. Set against the backdrop of Louis XVI's reign, the story delves into the heart of French society, exploring the lives touched by the infamous affair of the diamond necklace.

Dumas masterfully weaves a tale of deception and ambition, capturing the spirit of an era teetering on the brink of monumental change. "The Queen's Necklace" offers a glimpse into the gilded cages of royalty and the simmering discontent that would ultimately erupt in the French Revolution. A captivating journey through history, this enduring novel remains a compelling read for anyone fascinated by France, Marie Antoinette, and the captivating power of the past.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023059688
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	420
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.86(d)

About the Author

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870), French novelist and playwright, was one of the most famous and prolific French writers of the nineteenth century, producing some 250 books. He is best known for his historical novels The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, and he was among the first authors to fully exploit the possibilities of the serial novel. He is credited with revitalizing the historical novel in France. His riveting, fast-paced adventure tales that blend history and fiction have been adapted into nearly 200 films. His last unfinished last novel, The Last Cavalier, lost to historians for 125 years, was completed in 2005 and quickly became a best seller.

Stefan Rudnicki first became involved with audiobooks in 1994. Now a Grammy-winning audiobook producer, he has worked on more than five thousand audiobooks as a narrator, writer, producer, or director. He has narrated more than nine hundred audiobooks. A recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he was presented the coveted Audie Award for solo narration in 2005, 2007, and 2014, and was named one of AudioFile's Golden Voices in 2012.