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The magnetic portrait of Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon, and a swiftly vanishing age of British history. 'A vivid portrayal of a remarkable and unusual woman, her world, and her times. Hugely enjoyable.' - JUNG CHANG, multi-million-copy bestselling author of Wild Swans Clarissa Eden, Countess...

'If you have a Wild, Unruly, or Undisciplined Daugher, two Ladies of Genteel Birth offer to Bring Out said Daughter and Refine what may have seemed Unrefinable. We can make the Best of the Worst' When Amy and Effie Tribble, two charming but impoverished spinster sisters, lose out on an...

A podcast featuring stories from the labor movement.

In Volume 4, the gripping tale of Clarissa unfolds further in epistolary form, revealing the relentless assault on her virtue by the sinister rake Lovelace and the societal forces that conspire against her. As one of the earliest and longest novels in the English language, this work has left an indelible mark not only on English literature but also on the broader landscape of nineteenth-century European storytelling. Prepare for a dramatic saga filled with twists and emotional depth—a true literary soap opera. - Summary by Nicole Lee

Have you ever sat in a history class and wondered, “So what?”Hosted by Clarissa Sanders, Clarissa Explains asks exactly that. This is a history podcast that explores a new corner of history each season and why it’s matters. Season 2 will explore historic sites in Virginia and their ties to the American Revolution.

Food'Hist est un podcast sur l'histoire et la nourriture, comme son nom l'indique ! Des ingrédients à l'assemblage, l'idée est de comprendre comment ces plats ont atterri dans notre culture gastronomique. Chaque épisode sera l’occasion de se plonger dans vos assiettes pour ensuite briller en société ✨

Pourquoi t'es là ? est un podcast documentaire immersif indépendant qui raconte un territoire en donnant la parole aux habitant·es. Pour cette première saison c'est la vallée Cèze Cévennes que nous vous proposons de découvrir, ou de redécouvrir. Pendant six mois, je suis allée à la rencontre des habitant·es en leur posant la question "pourquoi t'es là ?". Chaque épisode est la parole d'une personne qui a accepté de se livrer et de nous raconter une partie de sa vie et de son histoire. Pourquoi t'es là ? est un espace qui receuil les témoignages de celles et ceux qui font le ...