A ventottrsquo;anni; la marchesa di Brinvilliers era nel pieno della sua bellezza: di piccola statura; ma di forme perfette; col viso tondo incantevolmente leggiadro; dai tratti tanto più armoniosi in quanto mai alterati da alcuna sofferenza interiore; come quelli di una statua che per una qualche magia abbia momentaneamente preso vita; e ciascuno poteva prendere per il riflesso della serenitagrave; di unrsquo;anima pura quella fredda e crudele impassibilitagrave;; che non era altro che una maschera per coprire il rimorso.Francia del XVII secolo. La Marchesa di Brinvilliers egrave; una donna nobile e dissoluta; dai molteplici cavalieri sirventi; tra cui uno in particolare; un ex prigioniero della Bastiglia; da cui impara larte di miscelare i veleni. Con queste conoscenze i due avvelenarono pian piano tutta la famiglia di lei; compreso il marito. Dopo molti indizi; i misfatti furono scoperti grazie alle confessioni estorte al suo maggiordomo. La donna; arrestata e condannata; scelse di propria volontagrave; di essere bruciata viva.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Classic Dickens. Fantastically narrated.By Ms. Christian C.Ive recently begun re-introducing myself to the classics that I initially read as compulsory assignments in high school and college. As an adult; Im now reading them because I choose to read them. This time around; Ive been getting much more out of these stories because I have the life experience with which to better understand the subtleties and metaphors of the writing. This was precisely the case with A Tale of Two Cities. As I started listening; I was quickly reminded of why this Dickens tale is such a timeless classic. Keith Higinbotham delights with a virtually flawless narrative performance and lovely voice distinctions for the cast of Dickens characters. I listened for several hours at a time thanks to Higinbothams smooth and professionally delivered tone. I would enjoy hearing more from him in the future.I was provided a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my unbiased review. Many thanks for this opportunity!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. First time Ive read Dickens and I loved it.By SageThere is so much to say here. This is a must read. I dare call it the English Bible. So much in here I wish I read it in a group for discussion. The writing is dated but easy to grasp and what is so awesome is the patience of Dickens. When wanted he takes his time yet does things unexpected of writers of the period as when he cuts back and forth from Madame Defarge walking to the Evremonde apartment while Miss Pross and Mr. Cruncher get ready to leave. Definitely will reread this one.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A true classic.By Jim FererroI owned a copy of this comic in the early 1960s. It kept me sane in the backseat of my parents car during a two week long car trip vacation. I read and retread it over and over. I bought this to give my grandson after telling him about it. Its a beautiful reprint of the original edition. The quality of the paper is better (I think the original used the old newsprint that all comics were printed on in the 50s and 60s). The binding does seem weak. But Ill enjoy sharing this childhood memory with him.
