EPISODE · Feb 23, 2022 · 24 MIN
Pearl's Necklace - Cora Pearl 1867
from Rogues Gallery Uncovered · host Simon Talbot
Splashing out on the finer things in life with the 19th century's most extravagant courtesan and the toast of French society - Cora Pearl. It's a whirlwind of sex, parties, fireworks, horses and expensive gifts as Cora's charms entrance the nobility of Belle Époque Paris.What did she serve up at her most memorable dinner party?Why did scandal follow her everywhere?What happened to her painted dog?What did she fill her bathtub with?Find out in episode 10 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - the podcast of bad behaviour in period costume.Thanks for listening. Stay Roguish!Email: [email protected] Visit the website and become a 'Rogue with Benefits' Find me on X, Facebook, Instagram
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Splashing out on the finer things in life with the 19th century's most extravagant courtesan and the toast of French society - Cora Pearl. It's a whirlwind of sex, parties, fireworks, horses and expensive gifts as Cora's charms entrance the nobility of Belle Époque Paris. What did she serve up at her most memorable dinner party?Why did scandal follow her everywhere?What happened to her painted dog?What did she fill her bathtub with? Find out in episode 10 of Rogues Gallery Uncover...
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