Episode 4
Casanova finds himself rubbing shoulders with London society. He unexpectedly falls for the city's most infamous courtesan.
Casanova arrives in London, a city in the midst of a craze for Venetian masquerades. Using all his wit and charm, he finds himself rubbing shoulders with high society. But when he unexpectedly falls for the city's most infamous courtesan, her endless refusals drive him to distraction. He finds himself with lead weights in his pockets, contemplating the murky waters of the Thames.
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- Thu 26 Jun 2008 09:45成人快手 Radio 4 FM
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