Marie Tarnowska

A shocking murder on the Venetian Lido sets the stage for a tale of intrigue and tragedy. When Count Paul Kamarowsky is shot by a trusted friend, the circumstances appear political, yet his dying words point to his beloved, Countess Marie Tarnowska. The ensuing investigation uncovers a tangled web of telegrams, conspiracies, and a sensational trial that convicts the countess and a Russian lawyer for orchestrating the crime.

Beyond the courtroom drama, the author—who served as a medical expert at the trial—delves into the controversial idea that a woman's criminal impulses may stem from hidden physiological disorders. Drawing on contemporary psychology and pathology, the narrative explores how illness could distort moral judgment, suggesting that treatment might restore both health and virtue. This compelling mix of true‑crime detail and early 20th‑century scientific thought invites listeners to reconsider the line between guilt and disease.