The Queen's Necklace
Scandal, Intrigue, and Royal Decadence: A Historical Tale of 18th-century FranceBy Alexandre Dumas
Length14h 55m
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In "The Queen's Necklace," Alexandre Dumas weaves a historical narrative infused with intrigue and romance, revolving around the infamous Diamond Necklace Affair that scandalized the French monarchy in the 18th century. Dumas employs a vivid literary style characterized by rich descriptions and dynamic characterizations, navigating the complexities of power, deception, and social stratification in pre-Revolutionary France. The novel not only serves as a compelling historical drama but also offers incisive commentary on the destructive nature of envy and ambition in the face of societal decline. Alexandre Dumas, renowned for his contributions to literary realism and historical fiction, draws upon his own experiences and the tumultuous political landscape of his time to frame this riveting tale. His diverse heritage and profound understanding of human nature enable him to craft multifaceted characters, such as the cunning Cardinal de Rohan and the enigmatic Jeanne de La Motte, who embody the era's moral ambiguities. Dumas's engagement with historical events and figures allows readers to reflect on the repercussions of personal folly amidst the backdrop of societal upheaval. For enthusiasts of historical fiction and adventure, "The Queen's Necklace" presents an enthralling exploration of ambition and treachery. Dumas's skillful narrative invites readers to lose themselves in a world where the line between history and myth blurs, rendering the events of the past not just as lessons learned, but as vivid, living experiences.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length14 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
54CHAPTER XLI.: FACES UNDER THEIR MASKS.
2ALEXANDRE DUMAS: IN THIRTY VOLUMES
55CHAPTER XLII.: IN WHICH M. DUCORNEAU UNDERSTANDS NOTHING OF WHAT IS PASSING.
3QUEEN'S NECKLACE
56CHAPTER XLIII.: ILLUSIONS AND REALITIES.
4ILLUSTRATED WITH DRAWINGS ON WOOD BY
57CHAPTER XLIV.: OLIVA BEGINS TO ASK WHAT THEY WANT OF HER.
5EMINENT FRENCH AND AMERICAN ARTISTS
58CHAPTER XLV.: THE DESERTED HOUSE.
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6NEW YORK
59CHAPTER XLVI.: JEANNE THE PROTECTRESS.
7P. F. COLLIER AND SON
60CHAPTER XLVII.: JEANNE PROTECTED.
8MCMIV
61CHAPTER XLVIII.: THE QUEEN'S PORTFOLIO.
9THE QUEEN'S NECKLACE.
62CHAPTER XLIX.: IN WHICH WE FIND DR. LOUIS.
10PROLOGUE.—THE PREDICTIONS.
63CHAPTER L.: ÆGRI SOMNIA.
11AN OLD NOBLEMAN AND AN OLD MAÎTRE-D'HÔTEL.
64CHAPTER LI.: ANDRÉE.
12II.—M. DE LA PEROUSE.
65CHAPTER LII.: DELIRIUM.
13END OF THE PROLOGUE.
66CHAPTER LIII.: CONVALESCENCE.
14CHAPTER I.: TWO UNKNOWN LADIES.
67CHAPTER LIV.: TWO BLEEDING HEARTS.
15CHAPTER II.: AN INTERIOR.
68CHAPTER LV.: THE MINISTER OF FINANCE.
16CHAPTER III.: JEANNE DE LA MOTTE VALOIS.
69CHAPTER LVI.: THE CARDINAL DE ROHAN.
17CHAPTER IV.: BELUS.
70CHAPTER LVII.: DEBTOR AND CREDITOR.
18CHAPTER V.: THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES.
71CHAPTER LVIII.: FAMILY ACCOUNTS.
19CHAPTER VI.: LAURENT.
72CHAPTER LIX.: MARIE ANTOINETTE AS QUEEN, AND MADAME DE LA MOTTE AS WOMAN.
20CHAPTER VII.: THE QUEEN'S BED-CHAMBER.
73CHAPTER LX.: THE RECEIPT OF MM. BŒHMER AND BOSSANGE, AND THE GRATITUDE OF THE QUEEN.
21CHAPTER VIII.: THE QUEEN'S PETITE LEVEE.
74CHAPTER LXI.: THE PRISONER.
22CHAPTER IX.: THE SWISS LAKE.
75CHAPTER LXII.: THE LOOK OUT.
23CHAPTER X.: THE TEMPTER.
76CHAPTER LXIII.: THE TWO NEIGHBORS.
24CHAPTER XI.: M. DE SUFFREN.
77CHAPTER LXIV.: THE RENDEZVOUS.
25CHAPTER XII.: M. DE CHARNY.
78CHAPTER LXV.: THE QUEEN'S HAND.
26CHAPTER XIII.: THE ONE HUNDRED LOUIS OF THE QUEEN.
79CHAPTER LXVI.: WOMAN AND QUEEN.
27CHAPTER XIV.: M. FINGRET.
80CHAPTER LXVII.: WOMAN AND DEMON.
28CHAPTER XV.: THE CARDINAL DE ROHAN.
81CHAPTER LXVIII.: THE NIGHT.
29CHAPTER XVI.: MESMER AND ST. MARTIN.
82CHAPTER LXIX.: THE CONGE.
30CHAPTER XVII.: THE BUCKET.
83CHAPTER LXX.: THE JEALOUSY OF THE CARDINAL.
31CHAPTER XVIII.: MADEMOISELLE OLIVA.
84CHAPTER LXXI.: THE FLIGHT.
32CHAPTER XIX.: MONSIEUR BEAUSIRE.
85CHAPTER LXXII.: THE LETTER AND THE RECEIPT.
33CHAPTER XX.: GOLD.
86CHAPTER LXXIII.: "Roi ne puis, prince ne daigne, Rohan je suis."[B]
34CHAPTER XXI.: LA PETITE MAISON.
87CHAPTER LXXIV.: LOVE AND DIPLOMACY.
35CHAPTER XXII.: SOME WORDS ABOUT THE OPERA.
88CHAPTER LXXV.: CHARNY, CARDINAL, AND QUEEN.
36CHAPTER XXIII.: THE BALL AT THE OPERA.
89CHAPTER LXXVI.: EXPLANATIONS.
37CHAPTER XXIV.: THE EXAMINATION.
90CHAPTER LXXVII.: THE ARREST.
38CHAPTER XXV.: THE ACADEMY OF M. BEAUSIRE.
91CHAPTER LXXVIII.: THE PROCÈS-VERBAL.
39CHAPTER XXVI.: THE AMBASSADOR.
92CHAPTER LXXIX.: THE LAST ACCUSATION.
40CHAPTER XXVII.: MESSRS. BŒHMER AND BOSSANGE.
93CHAPTER LXXX.: THE PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE.
41CHAPTER XXVIII.: THE AMBASSADOR'S HOTEL.
94CHAPTER LXXXI.: ST. DENIS.
42CHAPTER XXIX.: THE BARGAIN.
95CHAPTER LXXXII.: A DEAD HEART.
43CHAPTER XXX.: THE JOURNALIST'S HOUSE.
96CHAPTER LXXXIII.: IN WHICH IT IS EXPLAINED WHY THE BARON DE TAVERNEY GREW FAT.
44CHAPTER XXXI.: HOW TWO FRIENDS BECAME ENEMIES.
97CHAPTER LXXXIV.: THE FATHER AND THE FIANCÉE.
45CHAPTER XXXII.: THE HOUSE IN THE RUE ST. GILLES.
98CHAPTER LXXXV.: AFTER THE DRAGON, THE VIPER.
46CHAPTER XXXIII.: THE HEAD OF THE TAVERNEY FAMILY.
99CHAPTER LXXXVI.: HOW IT CAME TO PASS THAT M. BEAUSIRE WAS TRACKED BY THE AGENTS OF M. DE CROSNE.
47CHAPTER XXXIV.: THE STANZAS OF M. DE PROVENCE.
100CHAPTER LXXXVII.: THE TURTLES ARE CAGED.
48CHAPTER XXXV.: THE PRINCESS DE LAMBALLE.
101CHAPTER LXXXVIII.: THE LAST HOPE LOST.
49CHAPTER XXXVI.: THE QUEEN.
102CHAPTER LXXXIX.: THE BAPTISM OF THE LITTLE BEAUSIRE.
50CHAPTER XXXVII.: AN ALIBI.
103CHAPTER XC.: THE TRIAL.
51CHAPTER XXXVIII.: M. DE CROSNE.
104CHAPTER XCI.: THE EXECUTION.
52CHAPTER XXXIX.: THE TEMPTRESS.
105CHAPTER XCII.: THE MARRIAGE.
53CHAPTER XL.: TWO AMBITIONS THAT WISH TO PASS FOR TWO LOVES.
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