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France's darkest royal scandal: When a nation believed poison was everywhere

A scandal in 17th-century France exposed a hidden network of fortune tellers and alleged poisoners serving the elite. As investigations widened, fear spread rapidly, fuelled by rumours and forced confessions. When accusations reached the royal court, the king shut it down, leaving a story shaped as much by panic and power as by truth.

28 Apr 2026 12:00 am