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“jonathan beckman”

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  • How to Ruin a Queen

    Marie Antoinette, the Stolen Diamonds and the Scandal that Shook the French Throne

    by Jonathan Beckman ...
    'A hell of a tale and Jonathan Beckman gives it all the verve and swagger it deserves . . . I read it with fascination, delight and frequent snorts of incredulity' The SpectatorOn 5 September 1785, a trial began in Paris that would divide the country, captivate Europe and send the French monarchy tumbling down the slope towards the Revolution. Cardinal Louis de Rohan, scion of one of the most ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

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    How to Ruin a Queen

    by Jonathan Beckman ...
    Narrated by Michael Page ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 16 min

    In 1785, a sensational trial began in Paris that would divide the country and captivate Europe. A leading Catholic cardinal and scion of one of the most distinguished families in France stood accused of forging the queen's signature to obtain the most expensive piece of jewelry in Europe: a 2,800-carat diamond necklace. Where were the diamonds? Was the cardinal innocent? Was, for that matter, the ... Read more

    $34.99 CAD

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