Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 1: Balsamo, The Magician
Alexandre Dumas
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Length 10 h 55 min
Chapters 46
First published 1892
This is the first volume of Dumas' Marie Antoinette Romances (also called "The Memoirs of a Physician"). This historical fiction chronicles the strange events surrounding the fall of the French monarchy (starting ~1770) and rise of revolutionaries so terrifying that the period is still called "The Reign of Terrors" (1793-1794). In this volume, a renowned magician, Count Alessandro di Cagliostro (Balsamo), employs various occult tactics, like hypnotism and necromancy, to gain state secrets. Balsamo claims to be plotting against the Bourbons, but one must wonder whether this 3000 year old sorcerer has an ulterior motive... - Summary by jvanstan
Chapters
1
The Grand Master of the Secret Society Read by John Van Stan 45:00
2
The Living-Wagon in the Storm Read by John Van Stan 13:05
3
The Lovely Lorenza Read by John Van Stan 4:55
4
Gilbert Read by John Van Stan 12:01
5
Taverney and His Daughter Read by John Van Stan 38:00
6
The Clairvoyant Read by John Van Stan 9:30
7
The Maid and the Mistress Read by John Van Stan 15:37
8
The Harbinger Read by John Van Stan 8:27
9
The Knight of Redcastle Read by John Van Stan 7:00
10
Marie Antoinette Read by John Van Stan 11:25
11
A Marvel of Magic Read by John Van Stan 14:05
12
Taverney's Prospects Brighten Read by John Van Stan 5:55
13
Nicole's Dower Read by John Van Stan 10:35
14
The Outcast's Luck Read by John Van Stan 15:35
15
Taverney to the Rescue Read by John Van Stan 10:05
16
The King's Favorite Read by John Van Stan 17:30
17
The Royal Clock-Repairer Read by John Van Stan 17:10
18
The Countess of Bearn Read by John Van Stan 12:40
19
Chon Spoils All Read by John Van Stan 11:07
20
Annoyance and Amusement Read by John Van Stan 9:10
21
Countess Cut Countess Read by John Van Stan 11:00
22
At a Loss for Everything Read by John Van Stan 14:48
23
The Presentation Read by John Van Stan 16:40
24
The Dauphiness' Reception Read by John Van Stan 6:05
25
Gilbert Snaps Golden Chains Read by John Van Stan 15:11
26
The Old Botanist Read by John Van Stan 19:50
27
Master Jacques Read by John Van Stan 11:25
28
In the Loft Read by John Van Stan 9:05
29
Who Master Jacques Was Read by John Van Stan 9:49
30
Old Patricians and New Read by John Van Stan 14:50
31
The Magician's Wife Read by John Van Stan 21:15
32
The Nun's Husband Read by John Van Stan 24:40
33
Count and Cardinal Read by John Van Stan 18:35
34
Near Neighbors Read by John Van Stan 15:15
35
The Garden House Read by John Van Stan 15:50
36
Balsamo at Home Read by John Van Stan 6:14
37
The Double Existence Read by John Van Stan 12:20
38
The Wakeful State Read by John Van Stan 14:20
39
The Predicted Visit Read by John Van Stan 5:25
40
The Art of Making Gold Read by John Van Stan 21:53
41
The Water of Life Read by John Van Stan 35:55
42
The King's New Amour Read by John Van Stan 12:45
43
Two Birds with One Stone Read by John Van Stan 5:41
44
The Plan of Action Read by John Van Stan 6:18
45
Too Good a Teacher Read by John Van Stan 5:00
46
A Terrible Wedding Night Read by John Van Stan 16:05
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