One of the richest women in the world, Doris Duke lived life on her own terms. When she died in 1993, Duke left behind more than $2 billion, most of it under the control of her butler, with instructions to keep her estate intact for her reincarnation. This sensational, illustrated biography offers the definitive account of Doris Duke's life and death. of photos.

Gossipy, lascivious, irreverent and wild -- just like Doris Duke, the woman who inspired this romp of a biography. Born the richest child in America, Duke broke free from the restraints of her privileged upbringing into a life of scandal, sexual conquest, inheritance and headlines, ending with her mysterious murder at the age of 80. A no-holds-barred look into the lives of the rich and famous.

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