Best Period Drama Podcasts (2024)

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[108] THE GILDED AGE S02 E07-08 ~ Finale: An Offer He Can't Refuse 49:02

7M ago49:02

49:02

Just when you think you're at the cool kids party, you realize you're Ward McAllister at your grandma's dusty opera box. Oh how sweet the victory is for Bertha, it only cost her the bargain price of her daughter's soul to the Duke (or, we presume). Thank goodness, he'll have the funds he needs to restore his crumbling English manor back to its glor…

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[107] THE GILDED AGE S02 E05-06 ~ I Do...If You Really Want Me To 49:26

7M ago49:26

49:26

Love is blooming everywhere in New York, but also dying awkwardly in the botanical gardens. Our hearts swell and break for Ada and cringe for Marion. Meanwhile George's heart might be softening to the working man. But on the opera battlefield, the blades are sharp and the cuts are deep. How much blood will be spilled for the center box?! Whether yo…

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[106] THE GILDED AGE S02 E02-04 ~ A Duke in Her Back Pocket 1:03:39

8M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

As we all know, the sharpest weapon in any proper lady's arsenal is a Duke, and Bertha will stop at nothing to win the Elder Wand of New York! Mrs. Winterton is just starting to taste Bertha's revenge and we are here for it. Was Julian abused as a child by a ladies maid or does he only have one character study he keeps going back to? (cough Mrs. O'…

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[105] THE GILDED AGE S02 E01 ~ Boxes and Bustles 48:19

8M ago48:19

48:19

Hang on to your bonnets! The damsels are back in their corsets ready to dissect the big war brewing in the battle of the opera boxes! Thank you, Julian, for giving us the polite drama we need these days,complete with the rapid-fire frock changes we so love. Will Bertha reign supreme or will Mrs. Astor twist the silver butter knife this season? List…

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[104] Downton Abbey: A New Era - French Schemes and Hollywood Dreams 43:37

2y ago43:37

43:37

Ahhhh, it's great to be back at Downton! How we all missed the serious challenges of French weather, bad accents, and servants sitting where the king once sat. The damsels dig into this delight of a movie that (spoiler) we all loved! Julian may be listening to this podcast since one of our predictions came true ;) So pop open the good champagne, to…

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[103] The Gilded Age S01 E08-09 ~ Bustle Battles, Broken Hearts 45:33

2+ y ago45:33

45:33

We've reached the final stretch of the debut season of The Gilded Age -- young ladies are coming out, old ladies are crossing streets, and secrets are being revealed! The scent of wealth is in the air from the beaches of Newport to the ballrooms of New York (but it seems no amount of money can buy reliable help these days). The damsels are happy wi…

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[102] The Gilded Age S01 E04-07 ~ Bright Lights, Bags of Shoes 40:40

2+ y ago40:40

40:40

Downton Gabby aka Gilded Gabby is back and analyzing episodes 4 - 7 of Uncle Julian's latest show "The Gilded Age"! The damsels cringe over Marian's faux pas and Ward McAllister's accent, and pit frisky adventurer Mr. Raikes against Peggy's hunky editor Mr Fortune. We wonder if we'll see any more of Turner's breasts, marvel at Agnes' hilarious sile…

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[101] The Gilded Age S01 E01-03 ~ Old Dogs, New Tricks 48:13

2+ y ago48:13

48:13

Downton Gabby is back lovingly analyzing Uncle Julian's latest show The Gilded Age, one hat feather at a time. And boy, do we have opinions! Old vs. new! Upstairs vs. downstairs! People whose ancestors arrived on the Mayflower (or so they say) vs. people whose ancestors picked potatoes in Ireland. And all with a (shocking) American accent. The dams…

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Three Buttons and a Bean 2:09:13

3+ y ago2:09:13

2:09:13

*gong noise* Kelly and Amy are back with a little holiday cheer as they recap Kenneth Branagh's A Midwinter's Tale (or In the Bleak Midwinter to our UK Cousins), a 1995 black-and-white love letter to Shakespeare, the power of live theatre and Joan Collins. They discuss their obsession with Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, people making horrible ch…

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[100] Downton Abbey Movie - Downton: A New Hope 44:57

5y ago44:57

44:57

The movie! The movie! Shannon, Brandi and Therese are so excited to reunite to talk about the brand new Downton Abbey movie. We couldn’t be more excited–and worried. The chairs need to be set up! Edith’s ball gown is missing! The servants are revolting! And the King and Queen are coming to Downton! On the plus side…#BoyfriendForBarrow. Join us for …

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Flimsy as a Floozy 2:21:59

5y ago2:21:59

2:21:59

NEAME willing, Kelly & Amy are proud to present their last Downton Abbey recap ever. All your favorites are here for the movie: Fashion Backwards, Amy Repeats History and a litany of goofy-ass callbacks to episodes past. They worry that this movie might get nominated for a gd Oscar, speculate about Matthew Goode's reaction to being contractually ob…

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Downton Abbey Movie Special Review 49:25

5y ago49:25

49:25

Hosts Courtney Stewart, Jon Comerford, and Tamara Berg disuccs the Downton Abbey Film! Set in the fictional Downton Abbey, stately home of the Earl of Grantham, early in the reign of King George V, during the two years prior to the Great War and commencing with news of the sinking of the Titanic, an event that triggers much of the storyline. It fol…

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[99b] REPLAY Downton Abbey - #LADA 1:05:50

5y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

[Season 6, Post-Finale Celebration] - Withdrawal, denial, grief...There's a Crawley-shaped hole in our Sunday nights, so we're excited that some of our smartest, funniest listeners are helping us deal with Life After Downton Abbey. This 'Very Special Podcast' features your memories, questions and wisecracks about things like: That extremely short p…

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[99a] REPLAY Downton Abbey S06 E09 - Happy Endings 48:43

5y ago48:43

48:43

[Season 6, Series Finale] - No more secrets, no more lies-just happiness bursting on the series finale of our beloved Downton Abbey. As the captains of #TeamEdith, we wave our flags as she leaps over the final hurdle to her ride into the sunset (the dreaded mother-in-law test) and crosses the finish line with a gold medal. You are woman, Edith! Go …

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[98] Life After Downton - My Brilliant Frenemy 46:23

5+ y ago46:23

46:23

[Life After Downton, Episode 23] - You know the damsels never miss a chance to talk about female friendship, so we were eager and excited to talk about the new HBO series My Brilliant Friend. For chapter one of this saga of Elena and Lila, not all of us think their bond is always believable, but are we intrigued enough to follow them further in the…

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The End..? 57:31

5+ y ago57:31

57:31

Due to technical difficulties, Kelly & Amy wrap up their coverage of Victoria and make a stunning announcement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Baklava Syndrome 48:04

5+ y ago48:04

48:04

Kelly & Amy talk a lot about Taco Bell in this recap of Victoria S2E3. They also chat Bane, Poortown Lite & Bohemian Rhapsody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pagets All the Way Down 1:02:01

5+ y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Kelly & Amy overcome texts not going through to bring you the golden episode of Victoria, S2E2. They chat about Tilda Swinton, Dadbert and DODubs dividing up all the arts, the deliciousness of Ernst, poor baby Ada Lovelace, the rudeness of Shakespeare fans, Victorian Shake Weights, Lord M playing The Sims, marriage advice from Lord Byron, and the f…

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You Smell Like the City 1:18:09

5+ y ago1:18:09

1:18:09

Kell & Amy are back and they feel like Slurms Mackenzie! For their recap of Victoria S2E1, they get to sit at the baronet's table! They also go off on a trans tangent, instruct people to take care of the smegma in their own eyes, curse out Lionel Bart, suggest an unusual method of birth control, and encourage everyone to read more novels. Hosted on…

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[97] Life After Downton - Comfort Viewing 42:49

5+ y ago42:49

42:49

[Life After Downton, Episode 22] - It's hard times out there in the world these days. Luckily, pop culture offers us multiple ways to take a break from reality, and on this episode the damsels are sharing their favorite methods of escapism. Join as we journey from hundreds of years in the past to hundreds of years in the future to hang out with cha…

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I Do, Charloote, I Do! 53:28

5+ y ago53:28

53:28

Gather round, wrigglepantses! It's the S1 finale of Victoria and Kelly & Amy are throwing up some nein signs. They discuss the vagaries of digital copyrights, apologize to to Alex Jennings, tell Vicky to stop watching makeup tutorials on YouTube, first-year marital strife, Lehzen's wet nurse requirements, Victorian maternity wear, terrible editoria…

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The Return of the Luncheon 59:26

5+ y ago59:26

59:26

Kelly & Amy round the corner on S1E7 of Victoria. They're still not having it with 50 Shades of Chef, but otherwise enjoy this exploration of the Industrial Revolution. Kelly has a broom for a hand, Amy is somewhat boring and everyone's gotta find out what happened with Aquaman! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What Would Gwen from Torchwood Do? 1:09:53

6y ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Kelly & Amy realy have the gigles in this recap of Victoria S1E6. They also fire Daisy Goodwin, experience the joys of Cecilia Buggin, explain sentient couch insurance options, dig into morganatic marriages, reveal that you can be horny and a good person at the same time, diss extremely slow southern accents, praise Wellington for living his best l…

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New Coin, New Handkerchief 1:01:40

6y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Kelly & Amy speak truth to Medium and call Louisa May Alcott out for her lies in their recap of Victoria S1E5. They also make fun of Kentucky and California, hail Coburg: home of the sinister laugh, take applications for ladle bitches, and smack talk parents. Kelly makes a sweet burn on the privy council, Amy imagines herself as a cokehead, and eve…

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DashCam 1:08:23

6y ago1:08:23

1:08:23

We open at the milk bar as Kelly and Amy recap Victoria S1E4 and really get to know the "enthralling but prickly" Albert. The also delve into the upside of the opiod epidemic, declare England to be the Kentucky of Europe, wonder where servants sign up to get in on the scamming, suggest that Alex Jones should change his name, shame Vicky's fat-shami…

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A Hard Cake Is Good To Find 1:00:22

6y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Kelly & Amy encounter a real Michigan J. Frog situation in their recap of Victoria S1E3. They also hate on suburban Connecticut and Coburg, speculate about bonnets, decide Vicky's mom is a vampire, discuss the challenges of shaking a stalker who is also the queen, wonder why Sir John speaks in an evil accent 100% of the time, and finally meet Princ…

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Summa Cum Rat 1:05:16

6y ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Kelly & Amy are back at it with a recap of Victoria S1E2. Vicky's mom does not have it going on, Victorian necklines are terrible, the House of Lords is just a lower key version of Mrs. Patmore yelling, the portrait of Jenna Coleman doesn't look like Jenna Coleman, various people are rude on nuns, no one can make a cake without grifting, there's an…

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[96] Life After Downton - Crazy Fun Ensembles 50:33

6y ago50:33

50:33

[Life After Downton, Episode 21] - The damsels slip on their emerald rings and gold jumpsuits to discuss the hit film Crazy Rich Asians. Avid fans of the books, they compare what works and what's missing in the film version - but overall gush about the beautiful men in the film. Then the damsels discuss their favorite ensemble films from the last 8…

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Let's Just Go To Burger King 1:14:58

6y ago1:14:58

1:14:58

Rejoice! GLORIANA! Kelly & Amy make their triumphant return to podcasting with this recap of Victoria S1E1. Unfortunately, Amy's computer crashed while she was editing this episode, banishing them to the land of wind and ghosts, so we don't have our usual hilarious show notes. The episode itself survived, so please to enjoy it, because Amy also los…

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[95] Life After Downton - Return To Downton! 25:45

6y ago25:45

25:45

[Life After Downton, Episode 20] - It's official! The Downton Abbey movie goes into production this September and the Damsels couldn't be more excited. We also have some THOUGHTS. We're throwing out our wildest predictions and fondest hopes, and tossing our own script suggestions Julian's way (it's never too late to reveal Edith is really Rosumund'…

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[94] Life After Downton - Plum Tired 52:44

6y ago52:44

52:44

[Life After Downton, Episode 19] - Let's just admit: it's rough out there in the real world these days. On this episode, the damsels discuss how the current political climate is affecting what we want from pop culture. Sure, season two of The Handmaid's Tale is just as well made as the first, but is the bleak storytelling doing us any good as viewe…

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WTA 130- Series Finale Roundtable! 2:01:57

6y ago2:01:57

2:01:57

Tovarishchi! After six amazing, incredible, and ultimately beautifully heartbreaking seasons, The Americans is done. There is so much richness in this show, and we want to take one last look at it all. To do so, we have our roundtable friends Kathleen (aka alternakat), Barb, Roland, & Chris to join the fun! We reflect on the series, compare the pil…

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Koala Chlamydia 59:34

6y ago59:34

59:34

The gaffes have it as Kelly & Amy return to explain why everyone looks like that on The Crown and Call the Midwife. They chat about how trans people are everywhere, Lucille Ball's natural hair color, purported bisexual James Dean, makeups, mainstreaming science fiction, the politics of African American hair, Rose's character on Downton Abbey, minis…

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WTA 129- START Bonus Feedback 1:44:19

6y ago1:44:19

1:44:19

The Americans, our collective passion for 6 years, has finally come to an end. And what an ending! No one dies, yet everyone suffers mightily. A fitting conclusion to one of the best television shows in the modern era! Of course we could go on and on about S06E10 “START”, which aired on May 30, 2018. It was written by showrunners Joel Fields and Jo…

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WTA 128- START Feedback 1:34:31

6y ago1:34:31

1:34:31

The Americans, our collective passion for 6 years, has finally come to an end. And what an ending! No one dies, yet everyone suffers mightily. A fitting conclusion to one of the best television shows in the modern era! Of course we could go on and on about S06E10 “START”, which aired on May 30, 2018. It was written by showrunners Joel Fields and Jo…

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WTA 127- Season 6 Episode 10 START 1:19:26

6y ago1:19:26

1:19:26

The Americans, our collective passion for 6 years, has finally come to an end. And what an ending! No one dies, yet everyone suffers mightily. A fitting conclusion to one of the best television shows in the modern era! Of course we could go on and on about S06E10 “START”, which aired on May 30, 2018. It was written by showrunners Joel Fields and Jo…

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WTA 126- The Americans Series Finale Party and Aftermath Discussion! 1:12:11

6y ago1:12:11

1:12:11

It was a gathering, a party (not communist exactly!), and a little bit of our The Americans community together at the end. The bitter and the sweet mingled as we ground our teeth, yelled out, and shed a few tears as the best show on TV came to its brilliant conclusion. Join us as the folks who could come to Raleigh introduce themselves, tell us the…

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American Reds – 610 – Start – The Americans 1:04:50

6y ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Season 6, Episode 10 Start Air Date: 30 May 2018 Tribalrant’s unofficial podcast for the FX series The Americans In the series finale’ it all comes crashing down. And yet through their pain, Philip and Elizabeth manage to save their country. Connect with tribalrant and become a part of “American Reds” podcast. Email | Facebook Tweet Michelle Tweet …

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The Americans S:6 | E10 START 32:19

6y ago32:19

32:19

June Thomas talks with Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys about their feelings about the series finale. Then Noah Emmerich and Brandon J. Dirden discuss their reactions to Stan Beeman's and Dennis Aderholt's behavior in Episode 610. Finally, Russell, Rhys, Emmerich, Dirden, and Costa Ronin share their strongest memories from their time on the show. Note…

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WTA 125- Kelly AuCoin Interview 1:06:51

6y ago1:06:51

1:06:51

What can we say about the awesomeness that is our friend Kelly AuCoin? He got us started as our very first interviewee and then connected us with other with people working on The Americans! So who better to be the last of our series? Kelly shares his thoughts about Pastor Tim’s appearance this week, his place overall in The Americans, and his thoug…

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American Reds – 609 – Jennings, Elizabeth – The Americans 47:16

6y ago47:16

47:16

Season 6, Episode 9 Jennings, Elizabeth Air Date: 23 May 2018 Tribalrant’s unofficial podcast for the FX series The Americans Elizabeth’s allegiance switches and she protects who she was ordered to kill. Pastor Tim keeps his secrets. Paige confronts her mom over lies. Stan lets Aderholt in on his suspicions. Philip takes Elizabeth’s place in a meet…

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WTA 124- Jennings, Elizabeth Feedback 1:44:48

6y ago1:44:48

1:44:48

Could we be any more tense than we were this week? Could we have yelled at the TV any more? Could Philip be The Flash in an alternate universe? Well, The Americans universe is imploding, more characters are dying, and we are freaked out and exhausted by the end of S06E09 “Jennings, Elizabeth”! The penultimate episode of the best show on television …

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Oprah: The Highlander of Everything 1:06:58

6y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Kelly & Amy are finally back from their break with Part 1 of the long-awaited Fashion Backwards/Amy Repeats History episode for The Crown S2 and all of Call the Midwife! Their research is as shallow and unreliable as ever as they discuss how fun it is to say Givenchy when talking about Meghan Markle's wedding dress, which fictional Roz Elton John i…

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WTA 123- Season 6 Episode 9 Jennings, Elizabeth 1:31:12

6y ago1:31:12

1:31:12

Could we be any more tense than we were this week? Could we have yelled at the TV any more? Could Philip be The Flash in an alternate universe? Well, The Americans universe is imploding, more characters are dying, and we are freaked out and exhausted by the end of S06E09 “Jennings, Elizabeth”! The penultimate episode of the best show on television …

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The Americans S:6 | E9 Jennings, Elizabeth 32:29

6y ago32:29

32:29

June Thomas talks with showrunners Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields about about a hunter becoming a protector, Elizabeth’s flashbacks, and Claudia’s disappointment with the illegals. Then we hear from actor Costa Ronin, who plays Oleg Burov, about his response to his character’s fate. Spycraft expert H. Keith Melton explains the ins and outs of cyanide…

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WTA 122- Feedback for The Summit 1:42:40

6y ago1:42:40

1:42:40

The end is nigh and the deck is clearing! So this week we have some major unexpected revelations from the start! Shocking twists! A mercy killing! A not killing! Has Philip finally gotten through to the human being in Elizabeth? Are they done for? And Claudia is evil. Again! So much to digest in a super-sized episode! It’s The Americans Season 6 Ep…

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American Reds – 608 – The Summit – The Americans 37:38

6y ago37:38

37:38

Air Date: 16 May 2018 Tribalrant’s unofficial podcast for the FX series The Americans Elizabeth picks a side as she gets the truth from both Philip and Claudia. Glen’s plan to end Erica’s suffering fails and Elizabeth takes over. Stan’s suspicions grow stronger. Connect with tribalrant and become a part of “American Reds” podcast. Email | Facebook …

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WTA 121- Season 6 Episode 8 The Summit 1:15:20

6y ago1:15:20

1:15:20

The end is nigh and the deck is clearing! So this week we have some major unexpected revelations from the start! Shocking twists! A mercy killing! A not killing! Has Philip finally gotten through to the human being in Elizabeth? Are they done for? And Claudia is evil. Again! So much to digest in a super-sized episode! It’s The Americans Season 6 Ep…

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[93] Life After Downton - Killer Ambition 53:42

6y ago53:42

53:42

[Life After Downton, Episode 18] - The damsels delve in the brilliant, twisted world of the new show Killing Eve, check back in on the new season of Westworld, and have some thoughts to share on the latest season of Call the Midwife. Some of these shows we loved, some them of them we hated, and some we disagree on–just to keep it interesting!So put…

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The Americans S:6 | E8 The Summit 33:28

6y ago33:28

33:28

June Thomas talks with showrunners Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields about Philip’s truth-telling, an unusual act of kindness on Elizabeth’s part, and why the characters on The Americans watch so much television. Then we hear from Alyssa Monks, the artist who created Erica Haskard’s paintings, about how she felt when she learned that Elizabeth was going…

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