Maria of Modena: Scandal, Faith, and Legacy

Nov 21, 2025
59 mins

Episode Description

In this episode Philippa and historian Breeze Barrington, author of "The Graces: The Extraordinary Untold Lives of the Women at the Restoration Court,” where we delved into the lives of women at the court of Charles II and James II, focusing on Maria of Modena and the remarkable community of women she gathered. 


Breeze shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of these women, highlighting their contributions to art, literature, and politics during a transformative period in British history. 


This a under told story of resilience and creativity that deserves to be better known.


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