In the Cards

Frederic Lewis, based on actual historical documents. Empress Josephine of France has allowed “the cards” to foretell the fate of her first husband, her short and stormy marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte, and her ultimate fall from grace. Of course, the emperor finds this childish, especially when the cards dictate that if he and she were ever to divorce, that the almighty Bonaparte might die in battle—or worse, in exile.

In the vibrant streets of Paris, Empress Josephine Bonaparte, a woman of elegance and foresight, often seeks guidance from her beloved tarot cards. Her life intertwines with the ever-ambitious General Napoleon Bonaparte, her husband, whose world revolves around military conquests. Despite the chaos of revolutionary France, their bond is a mixture of passion and tension, marked by Josephine's dreams and Napoleon's demands.

In the lively streets of Paris, Empress Josephine Bonaparte, a graceful and wise woman, often looks for answers in her treasured tarot cards. Her life connects with General Napoleon Bonaparte, her driven husband, who focuses completely on winning battles. Even with all the trouble in revolutionary France, their relationship mixes love and conflict, shaped by Josephine's hopes and Napoleon's expectations.