After a troubled marriage and the loss of one of her children, she sought a new beginning.
What happened next would transform her into one of the most recognizable women in Europe.
Leaving her past behind, she created an entirely new identity.
She called herself Mata Hari, a name inspired by the Malay language meaning “Eye of the Day” or “Sun.”
She presented herself as an exotic dancer from the East, weaving stories of ancient temples, secret ceremonies, and distant lands.
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