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  • Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8 Part 1 The Marquise de Brinvilliers - Alexandre Dumas
    2026/07/31
    "Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8 Part 1 The Marquise de Brinvilliers" by Alexandre Dumas delves into the chilling tale of one of history's most notorious female criminals, the Marquise de Brinvilliers, who was infamous for her involvement in poisonings and her quest for power. This gripping narrative explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the darker aspects of human nature, making it a timeless reflection on the lengths individuals will go to achieve their desires. The story's exploration of moral ambiguity and the consequences of unchecked ambition resonates strongly in today's world, where ethical dilemmas continue to challenge society.
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    2 時間 52 分
  • Queen's Necklace - Alexandre Dumas - Part 2
    2026/04/25
    The Queen's Necklace is historical fiction based on an actual scandal in the court of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI during 1784-85, "The Diamond Necklace Affair". The Diamond Necklace Affair contributed to the discrediting of the Marie Antoinette and the monarchy of Louis XVI prior to the French Revolution. The backdrop is the rebellious state of the French people due in part to adverse weather and crop failures affecting the food supply and price of bread during the 1780s, contrasted to the extravagance of the French monarchy. The Queen's Necklace is the 3rd novel in the Marie Antoinette series by Alexandre Dumas. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    2 時間 24 分
  • Queen's Necklace - Alexandre Dumas - Part 1
    2026/04/24
    The Queen's Necklace is historical fiction based on an actual scandal in the court of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI during 1784-85, "The Diamond Necklace Affair". The Diamond Necklace Affair contributed to the discrediting of the Marie Antoinette and the monarchy of Louis XVI prior to the French Revolution. The backdrop is the rebellious state of the French people due in part to adverse weather and crop failures affecting the food supply and price of bread during the 1780s, contrasted to the extravagance of the French monarchy. The Queen's Necklace is the 3rd novel in the Marie Antoinette series by Alexandre Dumas. (summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)
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    9 時間 57 分