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A Poisonous Affair: Magic, Sex, and Scandal in the Court of the French Sun King
The Exploress
The Rise of La Voisin: From Midwife to Witchcraft
Explore the transformation of Catherine Deshais into the infamous La Voisin, from her humble beginnings as a midwife to gaining notoriety for fortune-telling and witchcraft in Paris. Witness her evolution from a practitioner of births and abortions to a sought-after magician catering to wealthy clients, including key figures in Louis Court seeking magical solutions.
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