Count Cagliostro is a historical novel by Ralph Shirley that tells the story of the infamous Italian occultist and adventurer, Count Alessandro di Cagliostro. Set in the 18th century, the book follows Cagliostro's rise to fame and fortune as he travels across Europe, using his knowledge of alchemy, magic, and Freemasonry to gain power and influence. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a number of political intrigues and romantic entanglements, all while trying to keep his true identity and intentions hidden from those around him. Through vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters, Shirley brings to life the world of 18th-century Europe and the fascinating figure of Count Cagliostro. Whether you are interested in history, magic, or simply a good adventure story, Count Cagliostro is sure to captivate and entertain.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: New God and Other Essays, by Ralph Shirley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766138704.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.