This swashbuckling yarn is the continuation of the story in "e;Balsamo, the Magician,"e; "e;The Queen's necklace,"e; and "e;Ten Years Later."e; It is the story of the royal family in the last days of the monarchy of France and the struggles of the people on every side, and more than their historical struggle, their personal struggles as well. (Excerpt from Goodreads)