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Feb 2024
39m 40s

The Plot to Undo Mary Eleanor Bowes, Par...

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Mary Eleanor Bowes managed to escape her abusive husband, Andrew Stoney, but the trial to divorce him and secure her financial freedom would ultimately risk her reputation, and her life. CW: spousal abuse, rape

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