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Alfred Edwards in Monte Carlo
Alfred Charles Edwards (10 July 1856 10 March 1914) journalist and magnate of the French press pictured in Monte Carlo on the French Riviera, six months after the mysterious death of his fifth wife, Ginette Lantelme, who had disappeared from his yacht in July 1911 and was found drowned some days later. Date: 1912
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In this evocative photograph, Alfred Charles Edwards, a renowned French journalist and press magnate, is seen enjoying the sun-kissed shores of Monte Carlo on the French Riviera in 1912. Six months prior to this image, Edwards' world was shattered by the mysterious disappearance and subsequent drowning of his fifth wife, Ginette Lantelme. The 56-year-old Edwards, dressed in a smart suit and hat, gazes out at the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The tranquil scene belies the turmoil that had engulfed his life since the summer of 1911. Ginette, a former actress, had vanished from Edwards' yacht, the "Mignonette," while the vessel was anchored in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer. Her body was later found near Monaco, leaving authorities and the public baffled by the circumstances surrounding her death. Despite the tragedy, Edwards continued to maintain a public presence, traveling to Monte Carlo to escape the media frenzy and find solace in the glamorous and opulent surroundings. The French Riviera, with its casinos, luxurious hotels, and stunning vistas, had long been a favorite destination for the wealthy and famous, and Edwards was no exception. As the founder and proprietor of several influential French newspapers, including "Le Journal" and "Le Matin," Edwards was a powerful figure in the French press. His investigative journalism had earned him a reputation as a fearless reporter, and his newspapers were known for their scathing exposes and sensational headlines. Yet, even as he sought refuge from the shadows of the past, the enigmatic circumstances of his wife's death would continue to haunt him, casting a long shadow over his illustrious career and personal life. This poignant photograph captures a moment of respite for Alfred Edwards amid the backdrop of the French Riviera's glamour and intrigue, a poignant reminder of the complexities and contradictions that defined his life.
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