Dumas, Alexandre 1802-1870 creator Maquet, Auguste 1813-1888 Williams, Henry Llewellyn 1842- text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Balsamo, the Magician; or, The Memoirs of a Physician" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic character Joseph Balsamo, an alchemist and magician, intertwining his magical pursuits with the politically turbulent backdrop of the French Revolution. The tale combines elements of adventure, mysticism, and intrigue, promising readers a profound exploration of power and transformation during a critical period in history. At the start of the story, we meet a man, later revealed to be Balsamo, who is on a mysterious journey into the heart of a dark forest near Thunder Mount. As he approaches a secret society of ghosts, Balsamo navigates a series of strange tests and oaths that reveal his ambition and desire for knowledge and power. Meanwhile, the plot introduces other key characters, including the alchemist Althotas, and sets the stage for Balsamo's eventual intersection with political forces and relationships that hint at grand themes of destiny and moral consequence. The opening highlights Dumas's signature flair for rich descriptions and captivating dialogue, drawing readers into a world of mystery and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-05-30 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Linda Hamilton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction Cagliostro, Alessandro, conte di, 1743-1795 -- Fiction Du Barry, Jeanne Bécu, comtesse, 1743-1793 -- Fiction France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45822 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45822 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134042.0 45822