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Adele Fasick's avatar

This is a great story. I wish someone would make a movie of it--Mild-mannered British man fools brash Texan librarians and sells them fake goods. Clever lady librarian exposes the hoax. Too bad Alex Guiness isn't around to make the film.

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elm's avatar

"Ironically, the Wise forgeries are a focus of collections and literary interest."

So, he was such an awesome criminal they've had to tip their cap to him?

elm

funny olt world, innit?

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