The Marie Antoinette Romances

"The Countess de Charny" is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas, originally published in 1853. It is part of the larger series known as the "Marie Antoinette Romances," which includes "Joseph Balsamo" and "Queen's Necklace." This series explores the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and its aftermath. The novel follows the story of Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, and her interactions with various historical figures during the French Revolution. The titular character, the Countess de Charny, is a noblewoman who becomes entangled in the intrigue and political upheaval of the time. As with many of Dumas' works, "The Countess de Charny" is filled with adventure, romance, and suspense. It intertwines historical events with fictional characters and plotlines, creating a vivid and engaging portrayal of this turbulent period in French history. The novel captures the essence of the French Revolution, depicting the clash between the aristocracy and the revolutionaries, as well as the personal struggles and sacrifices of its characters. Through its rich storytelling and intricate plot, "The Countess de Charny" offers readers a captivating glimpse into one of the most fascinating periods in history.

Excerpt from The Comtesse De Charny, Vol. 3: The Marie Antoinette Romances Thence he went to Haramont, in order to notify his lieutenants, and the other thirty and one members of the Haramont National Guards, that the interment of Madame Billet would take place the next day at eleven o'clock. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This is the story of the fall of Marie Antoinette - France's most alluring Queen - and how it was triggered by a dastardly plot, the affair of the diamond necklace. Of all the jewels in the world's history, stained with blood and shame, the most terrible is the diamond necklace that wrought a queen's ruin and bought about the end of an era. Through its glitter there ran indeed the fires of hell. As the Kingdom of France faced social turmoil, and the whispers of revolution could be heard, on the throne sat Antoinette - a lovely creature, proud, airy, the very embodiment of race and high sentiment and a mere romantic girl play-acting with a great queen's dignity. She arrived in in France, a girl scarcely fifteen, luminous with youth and life and beauty to marry the King. But she failed to charm her dull husband though the very safety of France demanded an heir. And then after eight years of marriage suddenly the Dauphin, now king, awoke as from a drugged sleep to the worth of his treasure that all the world envied. To prove his new-found passion he pledged to her the finest and most expensive necklace in the Kingdom. But Marie-Antoinette, sensible of the plight of the common people, the debt on the country left by the old King and the sounds of rebellion, refused the gift. Unbeknownst to her, one of her courtiers Jeanne de Lamotte-Vallois, would use the necklace to create a scandal that would shake the Throne to its foundations... This is the dramatic story of the events that eventually led to the death of Marie Antoinette - the Empress of Hearts - and the start of the French Revolution. 'The writing has considerable charm' - The Spectator E Barrington is a pseudonym of Elizabeth Louisa Moresby (1862 - 3 January 1931), a British-born novelist who became the first prolific, female fantasy writer in Canada. Her other historical novels include 'Glorious Apollo: The Life of Lord Byron', 'The Exquisite Perdita', 'Anne Boleyn' and 'The Laughing Queen: A Novel of Cleopatra'. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.

Romances of the Reign of Henry II is a comprehensive collection of historical and adventure novels set in the French court during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Including works by Alexandre Dumas, this book offers a diverse array of exciting tales, each offering a unique perspective on the era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.