Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 1: Balsamo, The Magician

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

In Category - Historical Fiction, Suspense, Espionage, Political & Thrillers

Authors: Alexandre Dumas In Year : 1892

Book Language: English

Audiobook: Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 1: Balsamo, The Magician

The Grand Master of the Secret Society
The Living-Wagon in the Storm
The Lovely Lorenza
Gilbert
Taverney and His Daughter
The Clairvoyant
The Maid and the Mistress
The Harbinger
The Knight of Redcastle
Marie Antoinette
A Marvel of Magic
Taverney's Prospects Brighten
Nicole's Dower
The Outcast's Luck
Taverney to the Rescue
The King's Favorite
The Royal Clock-Repairer
The Countess of Bearn
Chon Spoils All
Annoyance and Amusement
Countess Cut Countess
At a Loss for Everything
The Presentation
The Dauphiness' Reception
Gilbert Snaps Golden Chains
The Old Botanist
Master Jacques
In the Loft
Who Master Jacques Was
Old Patricians and New
The Magician's Wife
The Nun's Husband
Count and Cardinal
Near Neighbors
The Garden House
Balsamo at Home
The Double Existence
The Wakeful State
The Predicted Visit
The Art of Making Gold
The Water of Life
The King's New Amour
Two Birds with One Stone
The Plan of Action
Too Good a Teacher
A Terrible Wedding Night

This is the first volume of Dumas' Marie Antoinette Romances (also called "The Memoirs of a Physician"). This historical fiction chronicles the strange events surrounding the fall of the French monarchy (starting ~1770) and rise of revolutionaries so terrifying that the period is still called "The Reign of Terrors" (1793-1794). In this volume, a renowned magician, Count Alessandro di Cagliostro (Balsamo), employs various occult tactics, like hypnotism and necromancy, to gain state secrets. Balsamo claims to be plotting against the Bourbons, but one must wonder whether this 3000 year old sorcerer has an ulterior motive... - Summary by jvanstan