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Back to EpisodesStrange Stories UK The Baccarat scandal
Season 1
Episode 15
Published 7 years, 8 months ago
Description
Edward Prince of Wales is staying at Tranby Croft while attending the horse racing at Doncaster during September 1890. His entourage are enjoying the hospitality of a shipping magnate Mr Wilson. A game of baccarat results in allegations of cheating and a court case that was talked of around the world. Was sexual jealously behind the allegations and was the court case biased?