A Very Special Correspondent

After Pauline de Meulan fell ill, she feared the Parisian magazine she edited, ‘Publiciste’, might fold. However, an anonymous contributor began submitting articles on a wide range of subjects, enough to keep the magazine afloat until Pauline recovered. Her benefactor now revealed himself as François Guizot, a casual acquaintance; but the relationship blossomed, and before long they were married.

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