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Part Two: The Con Artist Who Invented A Country

Behind the Bastards

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The Illusion of Poirier: A Colonial Con

This chapter explores a notorious scam centered around a fictional country called Poirier, which targeted Scotsmen seeking redemption through colonization. It reveals the psychological manipulation behind the con and the chaos that ensues when the promised land turns out to be a mirage, leaving unsuspecting colonists in disarray.

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