The Memoirs of a Physician

The Memoirs of a Physician is the first novel in Alexandre Dumas historical fiction series, "The Marie Antoinette Romances." Set against the backdrop of 18th-century France, the novel intertwines fact and fiction as it follows the infamous Dr. Joseph Balsamo, a mystical figure who manipulates both the aristocracy and commoners. Through political intrigue, secret societies, and the looming French Revolution, Dumas crafts a tale of power, deception, and the downfall of the French monarchy.

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) began the Marie Antoinette romances with The Memoirs of a Physician.