Chasing Ghislaine | The Untold Story of the Woman in Epstein's Shadow
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Chasing Ghislaine

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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  • 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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  • 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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An Audible Original explosive investigative podcast series, executive produced by James Patterson
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Wow!

Vicky Ward has one of the stuffiest British accents I have ever heard in my life.

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So Far Only the Trailer is Available

I downloaded it not realizing that it was only the trailer. Disappointed that there weren’t at least a few podcast episodes to listen to.
Will update if more content is available soon.

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It’s appalling that the things that are revealed in this podcast have been kept secret. I know this is just the tip of the iceberg and I’m looking forward to finding out all the rest!

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Highly Recommend!

This podcast was so well done, conscientiously reported, with integrity & grace. Kudos to Ms. Ward for taking the time to personally set the record straight in such an important way.

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Locked in

Couldn't stop listening. I think the world is thirsty to know what Ghislaine knows. Great job Vicky Ward. Great job Audible.

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Fascinating look into the Epstein/Maxwell story

Will definitely watch for an update to this podcast as Maxwell's story continues to unfold through the investigation and her trial.

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Ms. Ward chases, but captures nothing new

Ms. Ward lost me when she paid Alan Dershowitz, her friend, to come on and gloss over his defense for Jeffrey Epstein. AD and company, got JE a slap on the wrist from the Florida DA years ago, which allowed him to continue his depraved crimes. Dershowitz is trying desperately to distance himself from the case, but he was vicious to the victims. No wonder the Farmer sisters question Ms Ward’s sympathy to them.

I also don’t get the sense that she fought Vanity Fair tooth and nail to ensure her original story on JE to included anything about the Farmer sisters. He threatened to sue her personally and she seemed to concede to that. I understand her hesitation but she doesn’t mention seeing a lawyer in order to protect her journalistic integrity. Others would have pushed back more.

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Whining about working while pregnant

Very gossipy but interesting. The only real nit pick were the segments where the host and her producer engaged in a self-absorbed pity party recounting how the host had to work while pregnant. Sure Epstein was a jerk to her, and she bristled at being threatened with litigation, but that's the job.

Asking the audience to commiserate with her over being overwhelmed during her reporting was too much. Who cares that she had a difficult pregnancy? Who cares that Epstein went over her head? Who cares that she was threatened with personal liability? Writing for a living doesn't (or at least shouldn't) give one a license to spread rumors and unsubstantiated allegations. She had a poorly supported allegation from two credible women, but to expect her employer to go out on a limb for her, especially against a man clearly willing to sue (bravado in hindsight), was ludicrous.

In the end, the moaning regarding the host having to work while pregnant took away from the underlying story of an emotional cripple of a woman who allowed herself to be abused by a world-class jerk.

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Fantastic story telling

Vicky Ward did a great job sharing information I didn't know about Ghislaine and telling her personal story.

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Fascinating

This is my first Vicky Ward audio book and I am about to begin my second. I'm completely hooked on her professionalism, the quality of her writing, her investigation and her performance. I recommend this Audible production most highly.

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