Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan), 1831-1835

A vivid collection of letters and personal notes brings listeners into the world of a remarkable French duchess whose life spanned the turbulent years of the early 1830s. Compiled from correspondence exchanged during the Prince de Talleyrand’s embassy in England and from intimate memoirs handed down by her granddaughter, the narrative offers a front‑row seat to the political upheavals and social whirlwinds that shaped Europe after Napoleon. Through her keen observations, the listener hears the clamor of Parisian elections, the chatter of London’s drawing rooms, and the everyday details that reveal how history felt to those living within it.

Beyond the headlines, the duchess’s own voice shines with a blend of wit, intellect, and quiet moral strength. She recounts the absurdities of royal coronations, the tempest of rumors surrounding foreign affairs, and the subtle power of charm in diplomatic salons. Her reflections give a fresh, human perspective on a era often told only through grand speeches and battles, inviting listeners to experience the pulse of a continent in transition.