Chasing Ghislaine | The Untold Story of the Woman in Epstein's Shadow
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Chasing Ghislaine

The Untold Story of the Woman in Epstein's Shadow

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Chasing Ghislaine

By: Vicky Ward
Narrated by: Vicky Ward
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In an explosive Audible Original investigative series, executive produced by James Patterson, veteran journalist and New York Times best-selling author Vicky Ward chronicles her 19-year quest to uncover what - or who - is behind Jeffrey Epstein’s wealth, influence, and criminality. You’ll hear testimonies from over 20 individuals with ties to Epstein, as well as previously off-the-record transcripts and exclusive conversations with Epstein himself.

Ward’s journey began in 2002 when she profiled Epstein for Vanity Fair. At the time, she didn’t realize just how close she came to uncovering the financier’s web of secrets, connections, and wealth that enabled his sexual crimes and shielded him from justice for decades. As she investigated further, Ward would unearth ties to a criminal empire of money-laundering, gun-running, and international espionage.

Amidst all the bold-faced names, the saga repeatedly intertwines with that of a single enigmatic figure: Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s ex-lover, former employee, and alleged co-conspirator. The disgraced heiress, who now awaits trial herself, may hold the key to unlocking the truth behind Epstein.

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  • Episode 0 - Trailer

    Episode 0 - Trailer
    Jul 1 2021

    In an explosive investigative series, executive produced by James Patterson, veteran journalist and New York Times best-selling author Vicky Ward chronicles her 19-year quest to uncover what - or who - is behind Jeffrey Epstein’s wealth, influence, and criminality. You’ll hear testimonies from over 20 individuals with ties to Epstein, as well as previously off-the-record transcripts and exclusive conversations with Epstein himself.

    Ward’s journey began in 2002 when she profiled Epstein for Vanity Fair. At the time, she didn’t realize just how close she came to uncovering the financier’s web of secrets, connections, and wealth that enabled his sexual crimes and shielded him from justice for decades. As she investigated further, Ward would unearth ties to a criminal empire of money-laundering, gun-running, and international espionage.

    Amidst all the bold-faced names, the saga repeatedly intertwines with that of a single enigmatic figure: Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s ex-lover, former employee, and alleged co-conspirator. The disgraced heiress, who now awaits trial herself, may hold the key to unlocking the truth behind Epstein.

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  • Prologue, Episode 1: Ghislaine Behind Bars

    Prologue, Episode 1: Ghislaine Behind Bars
    Jul 15 2021
    In 2002, veteran reporter Vicky Ward was assigned what seemed like an easy story: Find the source of Jeffery Epstein’s money. The story turned hard, though, when she stumbled on early sexual abuse allegations about Jeffrey and Ghislaine Maxwell and Vicky found her professional and personal safety under threat. In Jeffrey’s absence, Vicky now chases Ghislaine’s secrets: her relationship to Jeffrey, what she knows of the building of his web of international elites, and the fate of his fortune.
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    21 mins
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  • Episode 2: Something Dark

    Episode 2: Something Dark
    Jul 15 2021
    Vicky tells the first, of her three-part personal story, of trying to report the early on-the-record, alleged sexual allegations raised by two brave women, Maria and Annie Farmer against Jeffrey and Ghislaine. But in never heard before conversations between Jeffrey and Vicky in 2002, Vicky begins to understand what a master manipulator Jeffrey is and how difficult it will be to tell the Farmer sisters’ story.
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    26 mins
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An Audible Original explosive investigative podcast series, executive produced by James Patterson
An Audible Original explosive investigative podcast series, executive produced by James Patterson and performed by Vicky Ward
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not as focused on Ghislaine as promised by the title and promo. It feels mainly focused on Epstein himself at most turns. Still a worthy and interesting listen.

informative and well done, but...

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Pretty much as expected, Ward’s tale of the inner workings of this 21st Century Svengali’s World is filled with all kinds of trails through a maze of schemes, connections and names. Some of them are fascinating food for speculation, some are dead ends and some are rabbit holes we’ll never see the bottom of.

There are probably some interesting disclosures. Ward is definitely comfortable in the rarefied air of Big Money and High Society World most of us will never see, so that holds our interest, but really, after finishing her story, this reader feels too late the remorse usually reserved for the last bite of a meal of empty calories.

Epstein was a greedy, charming, manipulative monster. Ghislaine was a damaged victim trying desperately to please her Daddy. Many innocent lives were sacrificed. Vicky Ward can sure stick with a story. And we’ll never get to the bottom of this Twisted Secret World. #SAD! Three stars for the telling.

Interesting but inconclusive.

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This is interesting but seems quite shy of the true grit of Epstein's role as a person who got dirt on rich and powerful men by trafficking young girls. Who employed him, ultimately? Why did Ghislaine go along? Was she employed, too? And why do you discuss everyone but a man so close to Epstein that he gave him a character reference: Donald Trump?

why no mention of Donald Trump?

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this was an interesting listen. I recommend it to anyone with some time over who wants to know more about these fascinating and scary people.

interesting

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New information that I have not found elsewhere. Fine investigative reporting. Definitely adds valve to the audible membership

Inciteful

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