Mary Willcocks Pt. 1: “Princess Caraboo”
In the early 1800s, Mary Willcocks was a young, restless woman struggling in poverty. Drifting around England as a beggar, she eventually donned a disguise and spoke in a made-up language, hoping to lure more charity. The ruse worked, and her bizarre alias was born. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices