A skilled forger named William C. Smith spent years deceiving collectors and auction houses by creating convincing fake documents and signatures of literary figures. His elaborate ruse included forging works attributed to famous writers such as Hemingway, Faulkner, and Fitzgerald, often passing even expert scrutiny. Smith's forgeries earned him considerable money and notoriety before his web of deception unraveled. The discovery of inconsistencies in his work, coupled with legal investigations, eventually led to his capture and downfall.