Derues
Alexandre Dumas
"Derues" by Alexandre Dumas is a chilling exploration of deceit, greed, and murder based on the true story of Antoine François Derues. The narrative follows Derues, a cunning and ambitious man who schemes his way to wealth through fraud and betrayal. His dark ambitions culminate in the infamous poisoning of a noblewoman, Madame de Lamotte, and her family to claim their estate. Dumas delves into the psychology of a criminal mind, examining themes of morality, justice, and the allure of power. Set against 18th-century France, the novel captures the tension between appearance and reality, exposing the fragility of trust. A gripping blend of crime and historical drama, it reflects on the consequences of unchecked ambition and humanity’s capacity for evil.
Duration - 3h 47m.
Author - Alexandre Dumas.
Narrator - Raphael Croft.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"Derues" by Alexandre Dumas is a chilling exploration of deceit, greed, and murder based on the true story of Antoine François Derues. The narrative follows Derues, a cunning and ambitious man who schemes his way to wealth through fraud and betrayal. His dark ambitions culminate in the infamous poisoning of a noblewoman, Madame de Lamotte, and her family to claim their estate. Dumas delves into the psychology of a criminal mind, examining themes of morality, justice, and the allure of power. Set against 18th-century France, the novel captures the tension between appearance and reality, exposing the fragility of trust. A gripping blend of crime and historical drama, it reflects on the consequences of unchecked ambition and humanity’s capacity for evil. Duration - 3h 47m. Author - Alexandre Dumas. Narrator - Raphael Croft. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:18:37
Chapter 2
Duration:00:18:41
Chapter 3
Duration:00:18:11
Chapter 4
Duration:00:18:13
Chapter 5
Duration:00:18:06
Chapter 6
Duration:00:18:31
Chapter 7
Duration:00:18:16
Chapter 8
Duration:00:18:13
Chapter 9
Duration:00:18:22
Chapter 10
Duration:00:18:17
Chapter 11
Duration:00:18:16
Chapter 12
Duration:00:18:15
Chapter 13
Duration:00:07:44