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Fairies of Versailles

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France during the reign of the "Sun King," Louis XIV. Far from the intrigue, persecution, and debauchery of Versailles, society ladies gather in a cozy Parisian salon to tell old tales, enlivening them with details from their own lives. Thus is born a celebrated genre that the salon's hostess, Marie d'Aulnoy, would call "fairy tales." Marie's life is complicated: at a young age, she was married to a cruel old man, and after a terrible scandal, she was imprisoned... But then, miraculously, she was allowed to return and open a literary salon in the heart of the capital. The famous Charles Perrault also frequents Marie's salon. This eccentric's influence at court has faded, his beloved wife has died, and all he can do is tell tales to his restless audience... However, the salon's relaxed atmosphere is not to the liking of the authorities (or perhaps even the king himself?), and a spy is sent there...
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