Cagliostro And Company - Funck-Brentano Frantz

Cagliostro and Company: A Sequel to the Story of the Diamond Necklace is a historical fiction novel written by Frantz Funck-Brentano and originally published in 1902. The book is a continuation of the scandalous events surrounding the infamous Affair of the Diamond Necklace that took place in 1785-1786 in France, and features the enigmatic figure of Count Alessandro di Cagliostro as its protagonist. The novel begins with Cagliostro's release from prison in Rome, where he had been incarcerated for his alleged involvement in a Masonic conspiracy against the Pope. Despite his reputation as a charlatan and a fraud, Cagliostro is still revered by some as a mystical healer and a visionary, and he soon finds himself embroiled in a new intrigue that takes him to Paris, the epicenter of political and social upheaval. In Paris, Cagliostro reunites with his former accomplice, the notorious con artist Jeanne de Valois-Saint-R�����my, who had played a pivotal role in the Diamond Necklace Affair. Together, they devise a new scheme to swindle the gullible and the wealthy, using Cagliostro's supposed supernatural powers and Jeanne's seductive charms. However, their plans are complicated by the presence of other players, such as the scheming Cardinal de Rohan, the vengeful Madame du Barry, and the ambitious revolutionary Camille Desmoulins. As the plot unfolds, Cagliostro and his companions become entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and violence, as they try to outmaneuver each other and avoid the wrath of the authorities. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including the infamous Marquis de Sade, the eccentric inventor Jacques de Vaucanson, and the mysterious prophetess known as the Comtesse de la Motte. Cagliostro and Company is a fast-paced and entertaining novel that combines elements of adventure, romance, and mystery, with a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous era of the French Revolution. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century Europe, with its intrigues, scandals, and superstitions, and explores the themes of identity, illusion, and redemption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781104044404