The Murder of NapoleonA narrative of Napoleon's final years in exile on the island of St. Helena and of a 20th century toxicologist detective's efforts to prove that his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. |
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... Count de Semonville , was close to d'Artois . No doubt through that connection , Montholon got a general's ... francs from the pay intended for the men under his command . A very serious accusation , worth many years in prison - but ...
... Count de Semonville , was close to d'Artois . No doubt through that connection , Montholon got a general's ... francs from the pay intended for the men under his command . A very serious accusation , worth many years in prison - but ...
Page 254
... France on board La Belle Poule . Montholon's life after the return from exile had been as ambiguous and puzzling as his career before St. Helena . He had collected 1.5 million francs ... Count d'Artois and the man , Forshufvud was certain ...
... France on board La Belle Poule . Montholon's life after the return from exile had been as ambiguous and puzzling as his career before St. Helena . He had collected 1.5 million francs ... Count d'Artois and the man , Forshufvud was certain ...
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