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Catherine Monvoisin | Something Wicked #9
In this week's bonus episode, we're exploring the history of the 17th century mass murderer and sorceress La Voisin!
Part of the "Something Wicked" series, we start by chatting through the history of poisoner rings and life in the times of Louis XIV, "the Sun King." We then discuss the rise to power of Catherine Deshayes, a penniless child fortune-teller on the streets of Paris, who married jeweler and silk merchant Antoine Monvoisin and began her ascent to the upper echelons of French society.
After chatting through some of the potions and services 'La Voisin' provided, which eventually came…
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