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Aug 10
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Introducing The Mystic and The Mayor... ...

Wondery
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When a small French coastal town is plunged into chaos, the world discovers what happens when political power and supernatural forces collide. The local mayor Gilles d’Ettore wants to spiritually connect with his late father, so he seeks the help of professional mystic Sophia Martinez. However, the psychic sessions soon spiral out of control, with anonymous ... Show More
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