International, part 13: The Trans Spy

We're joined by author Maya Deane (Wrath Goddess Sing) to talk about La Chevalière d'Éon, an audacious and incredibly interesting trans woman from 18th century France who was a spy, soldier, author, celebrity, and overall icon. Along the way, Maya also shares the stories of Joseph Boulange Le Chevalier De Saint-Georges, the Abbé de Choisy/Comtesse de Barres, Prince Philippe, and Achilles herself! 

Learn more about Maya and her book Wrath Goddess Sing, including links to buy a copy, at mayadeane.com

Buy a copy of Wrath Goddess Sing from Bookshop --> bookshop.org/a/1419/9780063161184 

References: 

Queer as Fact podcast

Article by Hugh Ryan

Article by Emma Powys Maurice

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