In this extraordinary, true story about an independent woman, a world-famous aviator, and the powerful man who loved them both, Sally Putnam Chapman, the granddaughter of Dorothy Binney Putnam and George Putnam, recounts a treasure trove of memories, spanning the years 1907 to 1961, culled from her grandmother's diaries. of photos.
From her birth in 1912, when she was christened "the Million Dollar Baby", to her 13th birthday, when she inherited the bulk of her father's $100 million fortune, Doris Duke made headlines. Based on over 400 orginal interviews and declassified government documents, here is a riveting account of a privileged, secret life. 16-page photo insert.
At the age of 13, she inherited a $100 million tobacco fortune. By the time she was 30, Doris Duke had lavished millions on her lovers and husbands. An eccentric and maverick, Duke's intimate circle of friends included Jacqueline Onassis, Malcolm Forbes, Truman Capote, Errol Flynn and Andy Warhol. 16 pages of photos.
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