Publisher's Synopsis
Monsieur De Chauvelin's Will: To Which Is Added The Woman With The Velvet Necklace is a novel written by Alexandre Dumas and first published in 1897. The story follows the life of a wealthy man named Monsieur De Chauvelin, who dies suddenly and leaves behind a mysterious will. The will stipulates that his fortune will be given to the person who can solve a riddle that he has left behind. The riddle is complicated and involves a series of clues that lead to a hidden treasure.As various people try to solve the riddle and claim the fortune, they become embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. The main character, a young man named Raoul, becomes involved in the search for the treasure and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Louise. However, Louise is also being pursued by a sinister man who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the treasure.The second part of the book, The Woman With The Velvet Necklace, is a short story that tells the tale of a woman who is accused of stealing a valuable necklace. The story follows her attempts to clear her name and prove her innocence.Overall, Monsieur De Chauvelin's Will: To Which Is Added The Woman With The Velvet Necklace is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic example of Alexandre Dumas' masterful storytelling and his ability to create complex characters and intricate plots.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.
