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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... Louis Marchand felt a sense of profound gratitude as he listened to what Napoleon had provided for him . He had left Marchand enough , in money and jewels , so that the young valet would never have to be anyone's servant again . Most ...
... Louis Marchand felt a sense of profound gratitude as he listened to what Napoleon had provided for him . He had left Marchand enough , in money and jewels , so that the young valet would never have to be anyone's servant again . Most ...
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... Louis Marchand settled in the town of Auxerre . The Em- peror's valet still had duties to perform for his master . In his trunks was a supply of hair that had been shaved from Napoleon's head after his death . From this hair , on ...
... Louis Marchand settled in the town of Auxerre . The Em- peror's valet still had duties to perform for his master . In his trunks was a supply of hair that had been shaved from Napoleon's head after his death . From this hair , on ...
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... Louis Marchand : his chief valet , always attentive , never complaining , served him with equal devotion on the good ... Marchand's or the Emperor's - though Napoleon allowed other servants to marry . Marchand and Montholon , Montholon ...
... Louis Marchand : his chief valet , always attentive , never complaining , served him with equal devotion on the good ... Marchand's or the Emperor's - though Napoleon allowed other servants to marry . Marchand and Montholon , Montholon ...
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