Conspiracy of Letters

In "Conspiracy of Letters," nearly 120 years after the Dreyfus Affair, a newly uncovered secret file exposes the complexities surrounding the wrongful treason accusation against French Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus. Through this revelation, Tablet Magazine senior writer Liel Leibovitz intricately weaves a narrative filled with betrayal, forgery, and the intertwining themes of homophobia and anti-Semitism. Set against the opulent backdrop of Belle Époque Paris, the story also features Marcel Proust, who, despite lacking access to the secret files, captures the essence of the scandal in his literary work. This captivating tale explores the intersections of history, literature, and prejudice, revealing how they inform one another.