Le Collier De La Reine, Tome I
1844
Le Collier De La Reine, Tome I, published in 1844 by Alexandre Dumas, is a historical novel set in the years leading up to the French Revolution. It centers on Marie Antoinette and the intrigues of her court, exploring themes of power, deception, and social dynamics among the French nobility. The narrative begins with a dinner at the duc de Richelieu's, where significant characters from Dumas's earlier work, Joseph Balsamo, are introduced, foreshadowing the scandal surrounding the infamous diamond necklace that symbolizes the monarchy's downfall.
