The Crown Diamonds is a grand opera written by the French composer Daniel Francois Esprit Auber in 1874. It is a three-act work that tells the story of a group of thieves who attempt to steal the Crown Diamonds from the palace of the King of France. The opera takes place in Paris during the 18th century and features a cast of characters that includes the King, his mistress, a group of thieves, and a police commissioner. The music of The Crown Diamonds is characterized by its lively and energetic melodies, which are often accompanied by intricate orchestration and vocal harmonies. The opera is known for its intricate plot, which features a number of twists and turns that keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Overall, The Crown Diamonds is a masterpiece of French opera that showcases Auber's skill as a composer and storyteller.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.