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Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction and this is one of the cases! In anticipation of visiting one of these mansions - Belloguarso in nearby Santa Barbara - I knew I wanted to read this book and hear more of the full story. What a story and strange truth. This wealth that comes from one of the richest men that has ever lived in US (that most people haven’t heard about - copper industrialist W. A. Clark) and his ability to pass on wealth that allowed Huguette Clark to pay millions to allow ma
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An interesting look into the life of one of America's richest, and most reclusive, women. It made me sad that she was left so alone and was taken advantage of by so many who were supposed to be taking care of her.
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