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In Paulo Coelho’s novel, the enigmatic life of Mata Hari, renowned for her exotic dancing and controversial execution as a spy during World War I, is brought to life through a captivating first-person narrative. This fictional memoir explores her self-creation and bravery, shedding light on the story of a woman who defied convention.
Mata Hari’s only « crime » was her independence, and she refuses to be remembered as a victim. As she writes letters from her prison cell on the brink of her execution, she reflects on the choices she made throughout her life. From her early years in a Dutch town to her challenging marriage to an alcoholic diplomat in Java and her calculated transformation into a celebrated dancer and confidante to influential men in Paris and Europe, she always pursued her own truth.
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