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.
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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.
23CHAPTER XXII. PRESENTIMENTS.
2CHAPTER I. THE DESPERATE RESCUE.
24CHAPTER XXIII. FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
3CHAPTER II. THE FIELD OF THE DEAD.
25CHAPTER XXIV. THE RICHELIEU ELIXIR.
4CHAPTER III. THE RESTORATION.
26CHAPTER XXV. SECOND SIGHT.
5CHAPTER IV. AN AERIAL JOURNEY.
27CHAPTER XXVI. SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN.
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6CHAPTER V. SUSPICIONS.
28CHAPTER XXVII. LOVE VERSUS SCIENCE.
7CHAPTER VI. WHAT GILBERT EXPECTED.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. THE ULTIMATE TEST.
8CHAPTER VII. THE TRAP TO CATCH PHILOSOPHERS.
30CHAPTER XXIX. THE LIQUOR OF BEAUTY.
9CHAPTER VIII. THE LITTLE TRIANON.
31CHAPTER XXX. THE BLOOD
10CHAPTER IX. THE HUNT.
32CHAPTER XXXI. THE TRIAL.
11CHAPTER X. A SEANCE OF MESMERISM.
33CHAPTER XXXII. MAN AND GOD.
12CHAPTER XI. THE DOWNFALL AND THE ELEVATION.
34CHAPTER XXXIII. THE FAINTING FITS.
13CHAPTER XII. ANDREA IN FAVOR.
35CHAPTER XXXIV. THE AVENGER.
14CHAPTER XIII. NICOLE IS VALUED PROPERLY.
36CHAPTER XXXV. THE MISUNDERSTANDING.
15CHAPTER XIV. ONE MAN’S MEAT IS ANOTHER’S POISON.
37CHAPTER XXXVI. TWO SORROWS.
16CHAPTER XV. THE ROAD TO PREMIERSHIP IS NOT STREWN WITH ROSES.
38CHAPTER XXXVII. THE GUILTY ONE.
17CHAPTER XVI. THE ENDLESS LAW SUIT.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII. FATHER AND SON.
18CHAPTER XVII. THE SECRET SOCIETY LODGE.
40CHAPTER XXXIX. GILBERT’S PROJECT.
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE INNERMOST CIRCLE.
41CHAPTER XL. DECEMBER THE FIFTEENTH.
20CHAPTER XIX. BODY AND SOUL.
42CHAPTER XLI. THE KIDNAPPING.
21CHAPTER XX. THE DIAMOND COLLAR.
43CHAPTER XLII. A STRANGE ENCOUNTER.
22CHAPTER XXI. THE KING’S PRIVATE SUPPER-PARTY.
44CHAPTER XLIII. THE LAST ABSOLUTE KING.
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