Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 2: Urbain Grandier


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(4.5 stars; 11 reviews)

This is the dramatic story of Urbain Grandier, a catholic priest, who had a reputation to rival that of Casanova, which ultimately led to his destruction. He was accused of witchcraft after a series of accusations from nuns of a nearby convent, who claimed that Grandier has sent several demons upon them.
The case is very well documented, and the original documents of the alleged pact, written in backwards Latin and signed by all participating demons, are still preserved. The case continues to inspire art and sciences, leading to assessments of the events in light of modern sociology, psychology, and legal sciences. Alexandre Dumas' version of the events is presented here. - Summary by Carolin (4 hr 8 min)

Chapitres

Chapter I, part 1 15:02 Lu par JohannC
Chapter I, part 2 18:40 Lu par storylines
Chapter II 9:37 Lu par Kalynda
Chapter III 26:51 Lu par Deon Gines
Chapter IV 11:05 Lu par Deon Gines
Chapter V 20:53 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter VI 13:12 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter VII 22:18 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter VIII 14:27 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter IX, part 1 24:00 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter IX, part 2 25:09 Lu par Jim Locke
Chapter X 14:25 Lu par Deon Gines
Chapter XI 21:08 Lu par Deon Gines
Chapter XII 11:33 Lu par Deon Gines

Critiques

very good


(3.5 stars)

This book starts out slow but the later chapters really pick up. It is a read to just see what happens to him and what he endures. Readers were good for the most part,