The story of the diamond necklace : told in detail for the first time, chiefly by the aid of original letters, official and other documents, and contemporary memoirs recently made public; and comprising a sketch of the life of the Countess de la Motte, pretended confidant of Marie-Antoinette, and particulars of the careers of the other actors in the remarkable drama

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"The story of the diamond necklace" by Henry Vizetelly is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It reconstructs the infamous Affair of the Diamond Necklace through memoirs, letters, and official records, tracing how a single lavish jewel became a political and social scandal. The work centers on Jeanne de Valois, Countess de la Motte, and the entanglement of Cardinal de Rohan, the crown jewellers, and Marie-Antoinette, with a clear intent to clarify the queen’s role. Readers interested in court intrigue, archival detective work, and the prelude to revolution will find it compelling.