The Marchioness Of Brinvilliers (1846)

""The Marchioness of Brinvilliers"" is a novel written by Albert Smith and published in 1846. The story is based on the true events of the infamous French aristocrat, Marie-Madeleine d'Aubray, the Marquise de Brinvilliers, who was accused of poisoning her father and two brothers in the mid-17th century.The novel follows the life of the Marchioness, who is portrayed as a beautiful and cunning woman with a thirst for power and wealth. She is married to a wealthy nobleman, but her desire for money and status leads her to commit a series of crimes, including poisoning her own family members.The Marchioness is eventually caught and brought to trial, where she is found guilty and sentenced to death. The novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and the consequences of one's actions.Smith's writing style is descriptive and engaging, bringing to life the opulent world of French aristocracy and the dark deeds of the Marchioness. The novel is a thrilling and suspenseful read, perfect for fans of historical fiction and true crime.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.