Cagliostro And Company: A Sequel To The Story Of The Diamond Necklace (1902)

Cagliostro and Company is a historical novel written by Frantz Funck-Brentano and published in 1902. It is a sequel to the author's previous work, The Story of the Diamond Necklace. The novel follows the life of the infamous Count Alessandro Cagliostro, an Italian adventurer and occultist who was involved in the scandal surrounding the diamond necklace affair in 1785. The story begins with Cagliostro's escape from the Bastille prison in Paris, where he was held captive for his alleged involvement in the affair. He then travels to Italy, where he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the ruling House of Savoy. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including a young woman named Rosina, who becomes his prot�����g����� and lover. As the plot unfolds, Cagliostro and his companions face numerous challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, imprisonment, and assassination attempts. The novel also explores Cagliostro's mystical beliefs and practices, as well as his relationships with other historical figures, such as Marie Antoinette and the Marquis de Sade. Overall, Cagliostro and Company is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of history's most enigmatic figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the occult, European history, or adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.