34.3 The Female of The Species: "The Duchess at Prayer"

There is no love lost between the Duke and Duchess Ercole.  A sinner's cruel fate is set in stone. Based on the short story by Edith Wharton.This episode (our 100th!) is brought to you by **Audible**, provider of an amazing and unmatched selection of audiobooks and audio products available to listen on any device. FMT listeners can get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership! Just go to [**audible.com/fireside**](https://www.audible.com/fireside) or **text FIRESIDE to 500-500**!"The Duchess at Prayer" is a radio play from our live show, **The Female of The Species**, recorded 2/25/18 at The Slipper Room in NYC. Featured in the cast: Kacie Laforest as The Traveler Michael Pate as The Old Man Lauren Elder as The Duchess James Rieser as The Duke Ali Silva as Nencia Rashmi Singh as Ursula James Kleinmann as Ascanio Alain Laforest as The ChaplainRadio play by Rebecca Graves adapted from the short story by Edith Wharton Musical performance: “The Kiss” written by Judee Sill sung by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Brad Whiteley Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Sean Hagerty Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Theme music by Jason Graves Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves Post-production audio by Ali SilvaProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery ProductionsCopyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions [firesidemysterytheatre.com](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com) [@firesidemystery](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/social) [Snag some FMT swag!](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch) #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #radiotheater #radioplay #weird #radio #creepy #eerie #strange #edithwharton #ghosts #ghoststories #nobility #italy #classic #womenauthors #womanauthor #crypt #statue #saintblandina #relic #servants #betrayal #secrets #womenwriter #womenwriters #femalewriter #femalewriters #womenshistorymonth #audiodramasunday #podernfamily