Length12h 27m
About this audiobook
The Turbulent Duchess is a grand tale of ambition, intrigue, and passion set in Renaissance Italy. Based loosely on the life of Marie de Gonzaga, this sweeping novel follows the life of a headstrong duchess whose wit, beauty, and political cunning place her at the center of European power struggles. Torn between love, loyalty, and her own fiery temperament, she defies convention and carves her own path in a world dominated by men. Baroness Orczy paints a vivid portrait of a woman who is both admired and feared, whose turbulent heart matches the turbulent times she inhabits. With its blend of romance, political drama, and richly detailed setting, The Turbulent Duchess is an intoxicating story of a woman's fight for autonomy and influence.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length12 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Turbulent Duchess
30Chapter XXVI: Abdication
2Foreword
31Book III: Tragedy And Comedy
3Book I: The Fairy Tale
32Chapter XXVII: The Road To Exile
4Chapter I: Storms In Naples
33Chapter XXVIII: Louis Philippe, King Of The French
5Chapter II: Cinderella
34Chapter XXIX: Plans And Projects
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6Chapter III: When The Fairy Tale Began
35Chapter XXX: Visions And Dreams
7Chapter IV: When Joy Was Unconfined
36Chapter XXXI: Check
8Chapter V: An Ecstasy Of Happiness
37Chapter XXXII: To La Vendée
9Chapter VI: Paris Is Waiting
38Chapter XXXIII: The Call To Arms
10Chapter VII: The Coming Of The Bride
39Chapter XXXIV: Petit-Pierre
11Chapter VIII: The Fairy Prince
40Chapter XXXV: Inveterate Optimism
12Chapter IX: Those Happy Days In Paris
41Chapter XXXVI: A Second Judas
13Book II: The Drama
42Chapter XXXVII: Captivity
14Chapter X: Great Expectations
43Chapter XXXVIII: The Fortress Of Blaye
15Chapter XI: The Tragedy
44Chapter XXXIX: A Dangerous Prisoner
16Chapter XII: The Young Widow
45Chapter XL: An Infamous Conspiracy
17Chapter XIII: The Idol Of The People
46Chapter XLI: The Tragic Farce
18Chapter XIV: A True Friend
47Chapter XLII: The Secret Marriage
19Chapter XV: Thunder Afar
48Book IV: The End Of It All
20Chapter XVI: The Miracle Child
49Chapter XLIII: A Poor Little Atom
21Chapter XVII: A Woman in a Million
50Chapter XLIV: Back To The Land Of Sunshine
22Chapter XVIII: The Son Of France
51Chapter XLV: The Marriage Certificate
23Chapter XIX: The Royal Little Madcap
52Chapter XLVI: Countess De Lucchesi-Palli
24Chapter XX: Storm Clouds
53Chapter XLVII: The Head Of The Family
25Chapter XXI: Blindman’s-Buff
54Chapter XLVIII: The Downfall Of Louis Philippe
26Chapter XXII: Is Everything Lost?
55Chapter XLIX: Carolina Vecchia
27Chapter XXIII: Dead Monarchy
56Authorities And Documents Consulted
28Chapter XXIV: The Same Thing All Over Again
57Author’s Note
29Chapter XXV: The Last King Of France
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