The Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 3: The Queen's Necklace (Version 2)
Gelesen von John Van Stan
Alexandre Dumas
(4,75 Sterne; 14 Bewertungen)
This 3rd volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins a decade after the close of "The Mesmerist’s Victim” and is based on a real scandal in Louis XVI’s court, commonly called “The Diamond Necklace Affair.” In this volume, the plotting of a powerful occultist, Count Cogliostro (or “Balsamo”), collides with the long-festering resentments of a previous royal house, Jeanne de Valois (de la Motte), a growing popular movement for sociopolitical reform, and a shrinking supply of bread. It is easy to see how converging sociopolitical challenges can threaten the monarchy, but how can the court of Louis XVI overcome these challenges amidst a famine? After all, in the words of his economic advisor, Turgot de l'Aulnes, “Ne vous mêlez pas du pain” (One must not meddle with bread)! - Summary by jvanstan (16 hr 40 min)
Chapters
How It Came to Pass that M. Beausire Was Tracked by the Agents of M. Crosne
4:30
Read by John Van Stan
Bewertungen
SUBTERFUGE REIGNS
AVID READER
(5 Sterne)
Never has one novel presented so many plots and sub-plots. One can only marvel that Dumas could keep them all straight in his mind. This third novel of the five offers no sign of losing momentum, and the narration of Van Stam only enhanced. On to number four!
a facinating sequel
Deborah
(5 Sterne)
well read. captivating characters. Thank you Mr. Van Stan for opening this door to me. A great companion to wash dishes with.
Excellent reading
Peggy
(5 Sterne)
This is the second version of this book that I have listened to and I will say it was much more enjoyable.
Epic!
Uncle Ell Weisgal
(5 Sterne)
great story ready by the inimitable Van Stan. thank you!