A book deal, a possible Netflix documentary and a tale of success in the face of adversity, was the life painted on social media by wannabe New Zealand lawyer Corallee Collins-Anan.

In a tale that mirrors a Walter Mitty creation or a version of Inventing Anna, the reality seemed to be deceit, missing money and academic failings.

In this episode of The Long Read, Steve Kilgallon sets out the life Collins-Anan painted for herself verses real life.

You can read Steve's story here

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Read by Philippa Tolley

Audio editing: Connor Scott

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