The Caillaux Drama

By John N. (John Nathan) Raphael

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In early 1900's Paris, a political scandal unfolds when a woman shoots a newspaper editor to protect her husband's reputation, shocking the city and exposing deep divisions within the nation.

Genres

History - European History - General

Released

2016-07-30

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Summary

"The Caillaux Drama" by John N. Raphael, unravels the true story of Madame Joseph Caillaux's deadly act against Gaston Calmette, the editor of "Figaro", after the newspaper attacked her husband, a high-ranking Minister, with scandalous reporting. The book plunges into the heart of Parisian life in March 1914, painting a scene of disbelief and uproar when news spread of the assassination. It carefully shows the social and political atmosphere, spotlighting the Caillaux couple and the far-reaching effects of a crime that exposed hidden fractures within France. The story follows the aftermath, revealing the complicated truths and the high stakes involved in this explosive public scandal.