Brooke ##ello 's blog about her time as a high - class call - girl was the inspiration for Belle de Jour books . But she was challenged in court by her ex - boyfriend who claimed she never worked as an escort . Owen Morris claimed in 2013 she should n't be a lawyer because she wore ' cute jumpers ' not sexy underwear . Now Dr Magnanti has released a racy picture of herself as proof as she wants to counter - sue .
Brooke Magnanti 's blog about her time as a high-class call-girl was the basis for Belle de Jour books . But she was challenged in court by her ex-boyfriend who claimed she never worked as an escort . Owen Morris said in 2013 she could n't be a prostitute because she wore 'cute jumpers ' not sexy outfits . Now Dr Magnanti has released a racy picture of herself as proof as she prepares to counter-sue .