Steve’s remark triggered a heated debate. Clarissa knew there were many stories about Villa Winter, but one common theme was that it functioned as a safe house for the Nazis. Steve insisted that at the end of the war, a number of Nazi leaders, including Adolf Hitler, arrived on the island and plastic surgery was undertaken to change their identities before they escaped to South America, Argentina being the favoured destination since Peron was a friend and ally of Hitler.
‘As if cosmetic surgery took place here. It’s hardly equipped,’ Carol said.
‘It was a long time ago. Things were different then,’ said Steve, who seemed prepared to believe any conspiracy theory that came his way.
‘Nah. This place looks more like an abattoir than an operating room,’ said Fred.
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