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
2Foreword
3Book I: The Fairy Tale
4Chapter I: Storms In Naples
5Chapter II: Cinderella
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6Chapter III: When The Fairy Tale Began
7Chapter IV: When Joy Was Unconfined
8Chapter V: An Ecstasy Of Happiness
9Chapter VI: Paris Is Waiting
10Chapter VII: The Coming Of The Bride
11Chapter VIII: The Fairy Prince
12Chapter IX: Those Happy Days In Paris
13Book II: The Drama
14Chapter X: Great Expectations
15Chapter XI: The Tragedy
16Chapter XII: The Young Widow
17Chapter XIII: The Idol Of The People
18Chapter XIV: A True Friend
19Chapter XV: Thunder Afar
20Chapter XVI: The Miracle Child
21Chapter XVII: A Woman in a Million
22Chapter XVIII: The Son Of France
23Chapter XIX: The Royal Little Madcap
24Chapter XX: Storm Clouds
25Chapter XXI: Blindman’s-Buff
26Chapter XXII: Is Everything Lost?
27Chapter XXIII: Dead Monarchy
28Chapter XXIV: The Same Thing All Over Again
29Chapter XXV: The Last King Of France
30Chapter XXVI: Abdication
31Book III: Tragedy And Comedy
32Chapter XXVII: The Road To Exile
33Chapter XXVIII: Louis Philippe, King Of The French
34Chapter XXIX: Plans And Projects
35Chapter XXX: Visions And Dreams
36Chapter XXXI: Check
37Chapter XXXII: To La Vendée
38Chapter XXXIII: The Call To Arms
39Chapter XXXIV: Petit-Pierre
40Chapter XXXV: Inveterate Optimism
41Chapter XXXVI: A Second Judas
42Chapter XXXVII: Captivity
43Chapter XXXVIII: The Fortress Of Blaye
44Chapter XXXIX: A Dangerous Prisoner
45Chapter XL: An Infamous Conspiracy
46Chapter XLI: The Tragic Farce
47Chapter XLII: The Secret Marriage
48Book IV: The End Of It All
49Chapter XLIII: A Poor Little Atom
50Chapter XLIV: Back To The Land Of Sunshine
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