In truth she goes to the city (4)

I believe the answer is:

vera

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'in truth she' is the definition.
'vera' can be an answer for 'she' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'in truth' bit.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for vera that I've seen before include "Woman" , "Dame -- Lynn, singer" , "A girl to rave about" , "& 16 'The Forces' Sweetheart'" , "Girl's name (meaning faith or true)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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