Madame Rachel: the Victorian Swindler Who Sold Bogus Beauty

Their crimes may vary, but con artists have this one thing in common: the power of persuasion to take advantage of people. And in this episode, we’re talking about how one woman known as Madame Rachel took advantage of Victorian high society with her pricey promises of eternal youth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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