The Chevalier d’Éon was one of France’s most daring spies... until they began making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Armed with explosive state secrets and at the centre of a very public scandal over their identity, d’Éon went from trusted agent to international sensation.
Join Anthony and Maddy as they explore this story of espionage, blackmail and disguise.
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