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Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 1: Balsamo, The Magician

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

Year of Publication: 1892Genres: Suspense, Espionage, Political & Thrillers , Historical Fiction

Running Time: 10 hours 55 minutes 06 seconds

#	Chapter Name
1	The Grand Master of the Secret Society John Van Stan	45:00
2	The Living-Wagon in the Storm John Van Stan	13:05
3	The Lovely Lorenza John Van Stan	4:55
4	Gilbert John Van Stan	12:01
5	Taverney and His Daughter John Van Stan	38:00
6	The Clairvoyant John Van Stan	9:30
7	The Maid and the Mistress John Van Stan	15:37
8	The Harbinger John Van Stan	8:27
9	The Knight of Redcastle John Van Stan	7:00
10	Marie Antoinette John Van Stan	11:25
11	A Marvel of Magic John Van Stan	14:05
12	Taverney's Prospects Brighten John Van Stan	5:55
13	Nicole's Dower John Van Stan	10:35
14	The Outcast's Luck John Van Stan	15:35
15	Taverney to the Rescue John Van Stan	10:05
16	The King's Favorite John Van Stan	17:30
17	The Royal Clock-Repairer John Van Stan	17:10
18	The Countess of Bearn John Van Stan	12:40
19	Chon Spoils All John Van Stan	11:07
20	Annoyance and Amusement John Van Stan	9:10
21	Countess Cut Countess John Van Stan	11:00
22	At a Loss for Everything John Van Stan	14:48
23	The Presentation John Van Stan	16:40
24	The Dauphiness' Reception John Van Stan	6:05
25	Gilbert Snaps Golden Chains John Van Stan	15:11
26	The Old Botanist John Van Stan	19:50
27	Master Jacques John Van Stan	11:25
28	In the Loft John Van Stan	9:05
29	Who Master Jacques Was John Van Stan	9:49
30	Old Patricians and New John Van Stan	14:50
31	The Magician's Wife John Van Stan	21:15
32	The Nun's Husband John Van Stan	24:40
33	Count and Cardinal John Van Stan	18:35
34	Near Neighbors John Van Stan	15:15
35	The Garden House John Van Stan	15:50
36	Balsamo at Home John Van Stan	6:14
37	The Double Existence John Van Stan	12:20
38	The Wakeful State John Van Stan	14:20
39	The Predicted Visit John Van Stan	5:25
40	The Art of Making Gold John Van Stan	21:53
41	The Water of Life John Van Stan	35:55
42	The King's New Amour John Van Stan	12:45
43	Two Birds with One Stone John Van Stan	5:41
44	The Plan of Action John Van Stan	6:18
45	Too Good a Teacher John Van Stan	5:00
46	A Terrible Wedding Night John Van Stan	16:05