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Jan 2022
35m 54s

The Masque of the Red Death

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Privileged soon-to-be doctor Robert Robeshire escapes to his wealthy cousin Prospero's island to escape a deadly plague. Hundreds live there and go on with life as if there is no epidemic at all. But even with all their wealth and education, they fail to realize you can never escape a plague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic ... Show More
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