Joseph Balsamo

Interesting Facts

• The book is the first part of a historical trilogy, which also includes the novels «Madame du Barry» and «The Queen's Necklace».
• The main character, Joseph Balsamo, is a fictional character, but his prototype was the real historical figure Count Cagliostro.
• The novel describes events preceding the French Revolution and features various historical figures such as Louis XV and Marie Antoinette.
• Dumas masterfully intertwines fictional events with real historical facts, creating a captivating plot.
• The book explores themes of mysticism and the occult, which were characteristic of the Enlightenment era.