Marquise Brinvillier: Celebrated Crimes: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Marquise Brinvillier: Celebrated Crimes is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870).
Catalogue synopsis
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“The Marquise de Brinvilliers” by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the infamous figure of Marie-Madeleine de Brinvilliers, a woman embroiled in scandal and crime during the 17th century, particularly around her relationships and the dark secrets of poison and murder that bind her to her lover, Sainte-Croix. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to a dramatic scene on the Pont-Neuf where the Chevalier Gaudin de Sainte-Croix is arrested by police during an outing with the veiled Marquise de Brinvilliers. Flashbacks reveal their passionate and illicit love affair, against the backdrop of her tumultuous marriage and the encroaching intrigues of her family. As Sainte-Croix is taken to the Bastille, he encounters Exili, a notorious poison expert, and is gradually drawn into the supernatural allure of vengeance and dark practices. This opening portion vividly sets the stage for a tale of ambition, betrayal, and the escalating descent into criminality that characterizes the lives of both Sainte-Croix and the Marquise.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Marquise Brinvillier: Celebrated Crimes
- Author credits: Dumas, Alexandre (1802–1870)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Crime
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Crime Nonfiction
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