Neiti de Taverney: Historiallinen romaani Ludvig XV:n hovista

Set against the glittering yet precarious court of Louis XV, the story follows a charismatic newcomer, the enigmatic Italian Balsamo, whose reputation for alchemical experiments and hypnotic gifts draws the attention of both aristocrats and conspirators. He arrives in Paris with a secret society that seeks to undermine the entwined powers of monarchy and church, branding their cause with the cryptic emblem “L.P.D.” while hunting a legendary elixir that demands a mysterious, blood‑bound ingredient.

Balsamo’s personal world is equally tangled: his devoted wife Lorenza, a devout Catholic, falls under the spell of his hypnotic influence, granting her unsettling visions that blur the line between spirit and sensation. Their fragile marriage becomes a focal point for rival factions, each eager to exploit the couple’s unique abilities for political gain. As whispers of revolution stir the salons, Balsamo must navigate the treacherous currents of intrigue, loyalty, and forbidden knowledge.

Amid the opulent fêtes and shadowed chambers of the Versailles palace, readers are invited to witness the clash of Enlightenment ideas with ancient mysticism, and to wonder whether a single man’s daring experiments can truly reshape a nation on the brink of change.