Memoirs of a Physician Vol. 1

Part of The Marie Antoinette Romances, Memoirs of a Physician is a historical novel that blends fact and fiction, set in the turbulent years leading up to the French Revolution. The story follows Joseph Balsamo, a mysterious and charismatic figure involved in occult practices, who manipulates key events in the royal court and French society. Through intrigue, secret plots, and vivid historical settings, Dumas explores the political tension and social upheaval of the era, setting the stage for the eventual fall of the monarchy.Alexandre Dumas, père, (1802-1870) was a French writer best known for his historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte de Bragelonne were originally serialized. He also wrote plays and magazine articles and was a prolific correspondent. This volume is part 1 of 3.