The Mesmerist's Victim

"The Mesmerist's Victim" by Alexandre Dumas is a novel unfolding during the frenzy of 1770 Paris, in the time of the Dauphin Louis Auguste and Marie Antoinette's wedding. The story follows the Taverney siblings, Andrea and Philip, as they get caught up in the confusion of royal celebrations that suddenly turn chaotic after a terrible accident. The siblings must make their way through a city in turmoil to rescue each other, facing new challenges and unexpected romantic possibilities. In the middle of this dangerous landscape, Gilbert, a young man with a secret love for Andrea, adds another layer of tension. The narrative weaves together personal stories of love, survival, and fateful meetings with the bigger historical changes happening in France.