Pardon My French: The Marquis de Sade
Conflicted: A History Podcast
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The Rose Keller Affair
The rose keller affair was the first of three key scandals that essentially ruined sa's life. The marquis de sade had a talent for cranking things to 11 and ripping off the knob. In 17 72, his valet procures four prostitutes, all around the age of 20, for an orgy. People did this all the time, and they did it without getting themselves into trouble with the law.
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