The Mesmerist's Victim
A Dark Journey Through 18th Century FranceBy Alexandre Dumas
Length9h 8m
About this audiobook
In "The Mesmerist's Victim," Alexandre Dumas delves into the intersection of science and the supernatural, presenting a narrative steeped in the popular fascination with mesmerism during the 19th century. The book adopts a grippingly vivid literary style, characterized by Dumas'Äôs signature flair for vibrant characterizations and intricate plots. As the protagonist falls under the spell of a mesmerizing practitioner, the narrative explores themes of power, manipulation, and the fine line between reality and illusion, providing readers with a captivating glimpse into a society oscillating between enlightenment and superstition. Alexandre Dumas, renowned for his historical novels like "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo," was a prominent figure of the Romantic literary movement. His diverse background, including French and Haitian ancestry, profoundly shaped his worldview and storytelling. Dumas was particularly influenced by the scientific and philosophical discussions of his time, prompting him to tackle the contentious subject of mesmerism, which was both a phenomenon of its era and a window into the human psyche. This enthralling tale is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay of science and intrigue. Dumas's masterful blend of suspense and rich, evocative language invites readers into a world where reason and mysticism collide, making "The Mesmerist's Victim" an essential read for anyone captivated by the nuances of human emotion and the unexplained.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (40)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHorror, Mystery and Thriller
Length9 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 18, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE MESMERIST’S VICTIM; OR, A N D R E A D E T A V E R N E Y.
2CHAPTER I. THE DESPERATE RESCUE.
3CHAPTER II. THE FIELD OF THE DEAD.
4CHAPTER III. THE RESTORATION.
5CHAPTER IV. AN AERIAL JOURNEY.
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6CHAPTER V. SUSPICIONS.
7CHAPTER VI. WHAT GILBERT EXPECTED.
8CHAPTER VII. THE TRAP TO CATCH PHILOSOPHERS.
9CHAPTER VIII. THE LITTLE TRIANON.
10CHAPTER IX. THE HUNT.
11CHAPTER X. A SEANCE OF MESMERISM.
12CHAPTER XI. THE DOWNFALL AND THE ELEVATION.
13CHAPTER XII. ANDREA IN FAVOR.
14CHAPTER XIII. NICOLE IS VALUED PROPERLY.
15CHAPTER XIV. ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER’S POISON.
16CHAPTER XV. THE ROAD TO PREMIERSHIP IS NOT STREWN WITH ROSES.
17CHAPTER XVI. THE ENDLESS LAW SUIT.
18CHAPTER XVII. THE SECRET SOCIETY LODGE.
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE INNERMOST CIRCLE.
20CHAPTER XIX. BODY AND SOUL.
21CHAPTER XX. THE DIAMOND COLLAR.
22CHAPTER XXI. THE KING’S PRIVATE SUPPER-PARTY.
23CHAPTER XXII. PRESENTIMENTS.
24CHAPTER XXIII. FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
25CHAPTER XXIV. THE RICHELIEU ELIXIR.
26CHAPTER XXV. SECOND SIGHT.
27CHAPTER XXVI. SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN.
28CHAPTER XXVII. LOVE VERSUS SCIENCE.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. THE ULTIMATE TEST.
30CHAPTER XXIX. THE LIQUOR OF BEAUTY.
31CHAPTER XXX. THE BLOOD
32CHAPTER XXXI. THE TRIAL.
33CHAPTER XXXII. MAN AND GOD.
34CHAPTER XXXIII. THE FAINTING FITS.
35CHAPTER XXXIV. THE AVENGER.
36CHAPTER XXXV. THE MISUNDERSTANDING.
37CHAPTER XXXVI. TWO SORROWS.
38CHAPTER XXXVII. THE GUILTY ONE.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII. FATHER AND SON.
40CHAPTER XXXIX. GILBERT’S PROJECT.
41CHAPTER XL. DECEMBER THE FIFTEENTH.
42CHAPTER XLI. THE KIDNAPPING.
43CHAPTER XLII. A STRANGE ENCOUNTER.
44CHAPTER XLIII. THE LAST ABSOLUTE KING.
Die Geschichte einer großen Liebe: Lady Hamilton und Lord NelsonAlexandre Dumas, Heinrich Smidt30h 22m$1 · $0.00
Zwischen Fiktion und Geschichte: Die bedeutendsten historisch-biografischen RomaneAlexandre Dumas, Stefan Zweig, George Eliot, Alfred Schirokauer, Heinrich Vollrat Schumacher, Julius Wolff, Klabund, Jakob Wassermann, Dmitri Mereschkowski, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Arthur Schurig, Ida Gräfin Hahn-Hahn, Franz Werfel, Dora Duncker, Walter Scott, August Sperl, Richard von Kralik, John Erskine392h 21m$1 · $0.00
Alexandre Dumas: The Count of Monte Cristo & The Three MuskateersAlexandre Dumas75h 17m4.5 (4.6K)$95 · $0.00
Les Compagnons de JéhuAlexandre Dumas24h 54m$1.99 · $0.00
El conde de MontecristoAlexandre Dumas53h 23m$1.99 · $0.00
Le Château d'EppsteinAlexandre Dumas8h 49m$1.99 · $0.00
Les GaribaldiensAlexandre Dumas9h 15m$1.99 · $0.00
El Hombre de la Máscara de HierroAlexandre Dumas15h 18m4.1 (78K)$1.99 · $0.00
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Myladyn poikaAlexandre Dumas31h 43m4.1 (118)$1.99 · $0.00
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Twenty Years AfterAlexandre Dumas29h 8m4.2 (32.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
60 Adventure ClassicsAlexandre Dumas, Robert Louis Stevenson, Henry Rider Haggard, G. A. Henty, Jack London, Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad, Jules Verne, Maurice Leblanc, Bret Harte, H. G. Wells, R. M. Ballantyne, George Augustus Sala, Max Brand, James Fenimore Cooper, Zane Grey, Daniel Defoe, Walter Scott, Rudyard Kipling, Jonathan Swift, Charles Dickens, Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce, Mary Mapes Dodge, Mark Twain, Selma Lagerlöf, Lewis Carroll, George MacDonald, Carlo Collodi, Robert Montgomery Bird, H. C. McNeile, Oliver Optic, E. W. Hornung, Baroness Orczy, E. Nesbit, James Oliver Curwood, Mrs. Loudon, William Clark Russell, Frederick Marryat, Richard Henry Dana, Joshua Slocum, Rafael Sabatini964h 33m$2.99
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