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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    2 mins
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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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What this podcast has done for me is to go beyond what one hears on 'the news'. The so-called rich & famous are tainted enough to make one realise that this world is in, and will continue to be in, a massive mess. God help us all!!

A must listen-to

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love vicky's work -- great analysis, good voice acting.

builds a good case with insight into Epstein's world

brilliant, engrossing

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Fascinating story, well covered, bounced along at a fast pace. subject matter very interesting and thought provoking.
recommend 10/10

Fantastic, really enjoyed it !!

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Loved the narrator , the story and how it was put together. highly recommend

really enjoyed this

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great story and worthwhile reading. great work. blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

great

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I really enjoyed the series well written and presented, every episode was entertaining. Its an intreaguing story. The tile is slightly missleading as I would say the story is 70% about Jeffery Epstein abd touches on Ghislains invilvement almost sympathetically, almost leaving the listener with the impression that she is a victim. Vicky Ward should do more of these or even just narration, great voice to listen to, and came over quite sincere in here involvement even when things did not go her way.

Intriguing and well narrated

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Such a well put together doco. So impressed with Vicki Ward and her exceptional reporting and narrating skills. Very well produced. A brilliant (free!) listen. I just have a tiny little gripe.. Americans may say 'off of" for 'off' but it doesn't mean the rest of the world must follow suit as it's pointless and sounds bizarre with an English accent.

Excellent

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It’s great to hear a first hand account from Vicki Ward! I loved listening. Thanks for creating!

Great podcast!!

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great story well researched and very intelligently produced to lay out the story and not give any conclusions that cannot be verified

shocking and well researched

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Great podcast but it was 70% Epstein and I wanted something focused more on Ghislaine. Finished it in 1 day while on a road trip though. Vicky really worked hard on it. The research and analysis were incredibly in depth

Fascinating and thorough

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