Sean McNamara's film "The Moon and the Sun" tells the story of the "Sun King" Louis XIV, who decided that he should live forever. At that time, one could meet sorcerers and alchemists at court. The fantastic plot of the film tells about the search for the main treasure of alchemists, the philosopher's stone. How did it really happen? Could a similar story happen at the court of the King of France? This book will immerse you in the unique atmosphere of palace secrets and intrigues at the court of Louis XIV, and will tell you how the personality of a man who was first nicknamed the “child king” and then the “sun king” was formed " The second part of the book tells the history of alchemy in France. Amazing riddles, secrets and, of course, the search for the philosopher's stone await you in this incredible book!