The French Court: The Diamond Necklace Affair

The French Court: The Diamond Necklace Affair is an engaging historical account suitable for English learners at the B1 level. This fascinating story explores a scandal that shook 18th-century France, involving deception, forged letters, and a priceless diamond necklace. Readers will follow the events that falsely implicated Queen Marie Antoinette, revealing how this affair contributed to public outrage and the downfall of the monarchy. Through this easy-to-understand text, learners will improve their reading comprehension while discovering the intrigue and excesses of the French royal court.