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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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I found this to be really informative and great journalism. The information was head spinning and I hope there will be more

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Fascinating topic. How Power works in the shadows & links the highest of high profile people. Manipulation, fraud, intelligence, weapons trafficking, sex, geo-politics, glamour & deception... its got it all. The production of an Economist podcast, a story Hollywood would kill for!

Captivating. Great detail, Production & format

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amazing good insights to a sick man Hope the poeple get justice and we find out more

top enjoy

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Scary ,human values and ethics respect seems to totally diminish the higher up in power and financial levels you reach! It makes you grateful there are some courageous journalist who dare to challenge the system and reveal what they discover! Eye opening!

Manipulation at highest level

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This is a brilliant podcast. I was hooked from the very beginning and astonished at the amount of research and investigations that the author has undertaken over the years into this sordid affair. Whatever the truth, this podcast is well worth a listen.

Fascinating

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Title of this review sums up this Podcast. The journalists voice is also
easy on the hearing.

Excellent summary of events surrounding this saga.

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I enjoyed this podcast and admire the strength shown by Vicky in covering the Epstein/Maxwell story. In truth this is more about Epstein than it is about Ghislaine. Much relates to the events prior to 2002 when Vicky worked at Vanity Fair. Still there were some interesting insights. Without confessions from Epstein or Ghislaine inevitably the podcast skirts around the edges, but entertaining nevertheless.

More questions than answers

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I started this podcast, cause I thought it will be about Ghislane. Well, it is not. I reached episode 10 and I think in these 10 episodes Ghislane was mentioned for maybe 15 minutes? But I believe there are even episodes where her name is not even mentioned. So it is really a podcast about Epstein and I lost my interest at episode 10.

It is not about Ghislaine

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This is an explosive story that will be a tabloid sensation when the trial begins. The sexual allegations are awful if proven and I hope the survivors find some level of justice. This, according to the author, is only part of the story which, in this podcast, focuses heavily on male power and its abuse.

Fascinating and Troubling

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I found this podcast very interesting. Vicky Ward has obviously done a lot of research and interviews interesting people as well as laying out her own theories. I thought Jeffrey Epstein was a financier but there was obviously a lot more going on. Would love an update if more becomes known.

Riveting

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