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Marie Antoinette
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Surprisingly, the person who comes to Versailles to save the royal marriage is Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, who realizes he will have his work cut out if he’s going to unite the couple and save the Franco-Austrian alliance.
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50:44
When the King becomes seriously ill, succession suddenly becomes a reality.
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54:38
Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
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56:14
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.
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52:23
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?