Ghislaine Maxwell broke into New York's high society thanks to her connection to Prince Andrew, according to a report. The Brit's life was turned upside down when her father's huge pension fund fraud was exposed after his death in 1991.
His sons Kevin and Ian were forced to declare bankruptcy, destroying the publishing empire their father Robert had created. However, Maxwell re-emerged across the Atlantic as a popular socialite - and soon became a prized dinner party guest in New York's elite circles.
But her dazzling success came to an abrupt end when her pal Jeffrey Epstein was charged with child sex offences - and she was accused of being his 'pimp'.
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