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When imposter syndrome strikes, I’m going to channel my inner Lola Montez.

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Nov 15, 2022Liked by Allison Epstein

This was such a great read. It’s really brightened my evening. Thank you so much 😊

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Feb 2, 2023Liked by Allison Epstein

I was just revisiting this and it occurs to me that she reminds me muchly of Mata Hari. Now there’s a good dirtbag story if ever there was one.

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I wonder if any of her behavior could be explained by the syphilis? I think she's worthy of a DTTA Part Deux because I have so many questions!

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Have you read Divine Lola by Cristina Morató? It's about Lola!

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Ok this is amazing.

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She was clearly just misunderstood ;) would have loved to see the spider dance.

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One of those new subscribers here! Love it! Hope to read your book soon!

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One of my many favorite things about the writing on the show Dickinson (which if you haven't seen it is well worth the time--it's brilliant) is the repeated obsession Emily Dickinson's sister Lavinia has with Lola Montez and the spider dance--and it's true that the Dickinson's friend was shot by her when he was in California! Amazing. 💃🏻🕷 And then there's this banger of a song: https://open.spotify.com/track/1wnq9TwifJ9ipLUFsm8vKx?si=99a385b7ce524fda

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What an interesting read. Thanks!

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