Historical Fiction
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A historical exploration of infamous crimes and criminals, blending drama and dark intrigue.
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A historical exploration of infamous crimes and criminals, blending drama and dark intrigue.
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In this final volume of Dumas's Celebrated Crimes, Dumas tells the tales of the Marquise de Brinvilliers, Vaninka, and the Marquise de Ganges. The beautiful poisoner, Marquise de Brinvilliers, must have suggested to Dumas his later portrait of Miladi, in the Three Musketeers, the most celebrated of his woman characters. Vaninka's mother claimed descent from one of the chieftains of the Tartar race, who had invaded Russia, under the leadership of D'Gengis, in the thirteenth century. Like all the ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; not explicit or central. Sexual coercion in historical criminal accounts.
Violence & gore
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Frequent graphic depictions of murder and violent crimes.
Profanity
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Mild language used sparingly throughout the text.
Substance use
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Occasional mentions of alcohol; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of religious contexts tied to historical events.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Minor references to superstition or occult beliefs in historical context.
Political content
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Moderate focus on historical power struggles and societal norms.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring themes of cruelty and suffering in criminal acts. Sexual coercion in historical criminal accounts.
Other
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