"The Queen's Necklace," written by Alexandre Dumas, centers around the scandalous events of the late 18th century in France, particularly focusing on Marie Antoinette and a deceitful plot involving a brilliant diamond necklace. The story follows the con artist Jeanne de La Motte, who manipulates events to gain wealth and power by forging letters and employing a clever ruse that entangles her with the royal court. As societal tensions rise, the theft and subsequent framing of the queen spark rumors and public outrage, contributing to the fall of the monarchy. Rich in intrigue and drama, the novel explores themes of deception, ambition, and betrayal. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 436 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Forgotten Books .

Alexandre Dumas could have been a character from one of his novels. A true romantic, he was the son of Napoleon's famous General Dumas, a prolific writer of over 277 volumes, a revolutionary and a man of tremendous appetites. He was born on July 24, 1802 and died penniless but happy on December 5, 1870, a refugee from his own excesses.