Hortense de Beauharnais was a truly remarkable character. She emerged like a phoenix after near disaster during the French Revolution to become one of Napoleon's most trusted family members. She went on to become Queen of Holland and mother to future Emperor Napoleon III. Special guest and author Beatrice Knight joins the show to discuss this fascinating personality.

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