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Oct 1
17m 24s

Queen Margot by Alexandre Dumas (1845)

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In the twilight realms of our dreams tonight, we wander through the opulent yet shadowed corridors of 18th century France, as painted by Alexandre Dumas in The Queens Necklace. Here, characters are not merely constructs of fiction but vibrant reflections of human nature and societal intricacies—Cardinal Rohan with his fragile ambitions, and Marie Antoinette, portrayed with unexpected dignity amidst scandal. As we delve deeper into the patchwork of their lives, entwined with desires and historical echoes, let the subtle complexities of their world soothe our minds into a restful exploration of virtue and vice. Let us drift gently into the past, where secrets whisper and the hearts quiet yearnings find expression in the soft folds of night. This episode is hosted by Ashley Johnson. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm

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