Le Collier de la Reine, Tome II by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Author Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
Title Le Collier de la Reine, Tome II
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Le Collier de la Reine, Tome II" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This installment continues the intricate tale surrounding the infamous diamond necklace affair that tarnished the reputation of Queen Marie-Antoinette. As the story unfolds, the central character, Jeanne de La Motte, schemes to manipulate the court and the queen into her deceitful plans. The novel weaves themes of intrigue, ambition, and the complexities of royal relationships in a richly detailed historical context. At the start of the novel, we find Jeanne de La Motte brimming with ambitions and strategies as she plots to elevate her status at the French court. She dreams of presenting herself not merely as a commoner but as a noblewoman with connections to the Valois dynasty, and even as a close confidante to the queen. In a pivotal scene, she acquires an audience with Marie-Antoinette, manipulating her own perception and that of the court to gain the queen's favor. Tensions rise as Jeanne navigates the intricacies of royal expectations, entwined with the interests of others, like the cardinal de Rohan, while she secretly harbors ulterior motives that could have dire consequences for the monarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction
Subject Cagliostro, Alessandro, conte di, 1743-1795 -- Fiction
Subject Queens -- France -- Fiction
Subject France -- History -- Louis XVI, 1774-1793 -- Fiction
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