The Aftermath: The Tragic Story of Adèle Hugo
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🗓️ 2 June 2026
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with journalist and author Leslie Smith about the life of Adèle Hugo. A tragic story that only gets worse once Leslie dives deep into the family dynamic and the impact her father Victor Hugo had on her life. Author of the award-winning historical biography Adèle Hugo: La Miserable, Leslie has plenty to add to this heartbreaking story. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict holds up. Not on Patreon yet? Click below and join us!
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, Alarmy, check out Alarmist on Patreon for ad-free episodes and bonus content. |
| 0:07.8 | I'm traveling, so this is travel, Clay, that you're experiencing right now. |
| 0:12.3 | And I have to hold my mic because I forgot my mic stand. |
| 0:15.0 | So typing and talking is going to be fun. |
| 0:18.8 | You sound not annoyed at all. |
| 0:21.2 | Nope, not at all. |
| 0:22.8 | And I like this. |
| 0:24.3 | I like minor inconveniences. |
| 0:27.0 | You do. |
| 0:28.1 | This is news. |
| 0:31.9 | Travel clay. |
| 0:32.6 | He's got to be ready for anything, you know? |
| 0:34.1 | Wow. |
| 0:34.8 | I love travel. |
| 0:35.9 | He's so fun. |
| 0:37.5 | Go to patreon.com slash the alarmist and subscribe today. |
| 0:42.2 | Each week, we decide who's to blame for historical tragedy. |
| 0:46.7 | And each week, you tell us if we got it right. |
| 0:50.8 | My name is Rebecca Delgado- and this is The Aftermack. |
| 0:57.4 | Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into this episode of The Aftermath. Today we're speaking with guest expert Leslie Smith. Leslie Smith is a journalist and author of the award-winning historical biographies, Adele Hugo Le Miserables, and Anna Leonez, A Life Beyond the King and I. |
| 1:17.3 | Let's hear what she has to say about the tragic story of Adele Hugo. |
| 1:23.7 | Hi, Leslie. Thank you so much for joining us today. |
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