“Flawless Forgeries” Lee Israel Pt. 2

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“Flawless Forgeries” Lee Israel Pt. 2

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Nov 10, 2021

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In the early 1990s, erstwhile biographer Lee Israel was having the time of her life forging letters from long-dead celebrities. But when that particular scheme got too risky, she switched gears, and started making real money moves...
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Nov 10, 2021

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