Count Cagliostro: Or The Charlatan, A Tale Of The Reign Of Louis XVI is a historical novel written by Thomas Andrew James and published in 1838. The book is set in France during the reign of Louis XVI and follows the story of Count Alessandro di Cagliostro, a notorious charlatan and self-proclaimed magician. The novel is a fictionalized account of Cagliostro's life, from his early days as a wandering alchemist to his rise to prominence in French society as a healer and spiritualist. The story is narrated by a young Frenchman named Eugene, who becomes fascinated with Cagliostro's mysterious powers and joins his inner circle. As Eugene delves deeper into Cagliostro's world, he begins to uncover the truth behind the count's illusions and discovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Throughout the novel, James weaves together historical events and figures, including the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette, and the Freemasons, to create a vivid and engaging portrait of 18th-century France. The book is a gripping tale of intrigue, deception, and betrayal, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of history's most notorious con artists.Three Volumes In One.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.