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The St Louis Mystery-Hoax or Literary Phenomena?

Learn about the fascinating, bizarre story of the St. Louis housewife, Pearl Curran, who became a celebrated poet and novelist in the early 20th century.


Although poorly educated, she began channeling the words of brilliant, talented Patience Worth via a Ouija board. The unanswered question is who really produced this remarkable literature?You'll also learn about Spiritualism, séances and the religious fervor prevalent at the time.

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