Dr. Oscar Simonson had great hopes for his future when he started working under famous supersurgeon Paolo Macchiarini. But by the end of their working relationship, Oscar’s career was in ruins, hearts were broken and several lives had been lost forever. Oscar was left asking himself: Was Paolo more con man than genius? This is a story that even the Pope, Elton John, and the Obamas were unwittingly dragged into.

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