Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 5: Part 2: La Constantin

Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870)

Dumas chronicles the court intrigues that led to the execution of Marie La Roux Constantin. La dame Constantin was known by French nobility in the 17th century as the “midwife to the Queen’s daughters.” This title was, in reality, a dark jest as her business was providing dangerous (often maternally fatal) abortions to women ensnared in the machinations of powerful noblemen. This case also highlights how strongly gender inequalities permeated the justice system of this time as reviews by historians, like Dr. Leigh Whaley, found La Constantin was condemned “without any tangible evidence against her.” - Summary by jvanstan

Genre(s): True Crime

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Chapter 1 John Van Stan
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Play 02 Chapter 2 John Van Stan
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Play 03 Chapter 3 John Van Stan
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Play 04 Chapter 4 John Van Stan
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Play 05 Chapter 5 John Van Stan
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Play 06 Chapter 6 John Van Stan
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Play 07 Chapter 7 John Van Stan
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Play 08 Chapter 8 John Van Stan
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Play 09 Chapter 9 John Van Stan
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