The Queen's Necklace
fr. Le Collier de la Reine · 1849
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Brief Overview
The novel "The Queen's Necklace" by Alexandre Dumas narrates events occurring in France at the end of the 18th century. At the heart of the plot is the intrigue surrounding a precious necklace intended for Queen Marie Antoinette. Cardinal de Rohan, eager to regain the queen's favor, falls victim to a scam orchestrated by the adventuress Jeanne de la Motte, who convinces him that the queen wishes to acquire the necklace. Jeanne uses forged letters and impostors to deceive the cardinal and obtain the jewels. The scandal that erupted after the fraud was uncovered severely damaged the queen's reputation, contributing to growing public discontent and becoming one of the causes of the French Revolution.
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
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Genre: Historical novel
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