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Set amidst the social upheaval and political turmoil of late C18th France, our story revolves around the shocking assassination of the country’s reigning monarch - King Louis XVI!

Despite his enforced detention in the forbidding Bastille Fortress, preparations for the King's official 40th Birthday Party are almost complete, when, suddenly, his lifeless, poisoned body is found slumped across his dressing room table, by the party's host and organiser, Cardinal Richelieu.

Or so it first seems!

However, as Richelieu rushes to raise the alarm, he is shocked to discover a second, 'living and breathing' Louis, casually strolling around the castle's inner courtyard, seemingly without a care in the world.

A brief examination by the Cardinal reveals that the two men are identical in almost every respect, and, he is therefore unable to tell them apart.

With the future of France at stake, Richelieu knows he must solve this mystery as quickly as possible if he is to avert a potential disaster, and save the country from ruin.

Guests / Suspects :

KING LOUIS 16th: The deeply unpopular King of France (if he is who he claims). He has almost bankrupted the country, and caused division and chaos throughout the land.
MARIE ANTOINETTE - The much despised Queen of France. Her decadent and immoral ways have contributed hugely to the monarchy's unpopularity.
ROBESPIERRE - An angry student campaigner and political activist. His attempts to overthrow the monarchy and bring power to the people, have landed him in jail.
CHARLOTTE CORDAY - A modern day Joan of Arc: Her striking looks and rousing speeches have made her a figurehead of the revolutionary workers movement (at least whilst her boyfriend Robespierre is in jail).
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - A recent arrival to Paris. His phenomenal wealth has opened doors to the highest levels of society, although almost nothing is known about him.
LOUISE DE LA VALLIERE - King Louis's most stunning and long-standing mistress. She has served him well since catching his eye as a young milkmaid, many years ago.
D'ARTAGNAN - The youngest ever Commander General of the French army. His rise from dashing young Musketeer to First Officer has been spectacular.
MILADY DE WINTER - A devious and cunning diplomat. She was the king's most deadly secret agent, until being jailed for treason.

Optional Guests :

QUASIMODO - The hunchbacked head warden at the Bastille prison. Although almost completely deaf, he doesn't miss a trick.
ESMERALDA - Accused of a terrible crime of passion - this beautiful gypsy girl was rescued from the mob by Quasimodo and offered sanctuary inside the Bastille prison.

Contents :
Instructions, 10 Character Booklets, 10 colour Invitations (with character descriptions and colour portraits to assist with costume selection), Secret Clues, Table Place Names, 10 Envelopes, Narative CD

Le Mystère Des Masques, Murder Mystery Game