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Join us on this captivating journey through time, where every episode offers a fresh perspective on the enduring conflict between duty and desire. Discover a new book with every episode and deepen your understanding of the forces that shaped the lives of these remarkable individuals.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7168094/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Tragedy Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/57bf2e9493db6d10ad4bc24fee9e2f8b.jpg</url><title>Mary Stuart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mary-stuart--7168094</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:14:52 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Friedrich Schiller</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Tragedy Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker87@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/57bf2e9493db6d10ad4bc24fee9e2f8b.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the dramatic interplay of power, betrayal, and the quest for identity as we explore the themes surrounding Mary Stuart. 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