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In the 18th century, the enigmatic Venetian Giacomo Casanova, renowned for his amorous escapades and literary prowess, found himself confined to Dux Chateau, a modest castle nestled in Bohemia, present-day Czech Republic. His final years were spent under the patronage of Count Waldstein, where he delved into his literary pursuits, penning his celebrated memoir, "Histoire de ma vie" ("The Story of My Life").