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The Ottoman Spy Who Fooled Casanova

In the 18th century, an Ottoman woman, Aleksandra Lisowska, infiltrated Venetian society under the guise of a mysterious noblewoman. Known for her enchanting beauty and quick wit, she gathered intelligence that played into the intricate political games of the era, even bewitching the legendary seducer, Casanova, who reportedly never unraveled her true identity.
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