About this title: An account of the life and death of Doris Duke, the reclusive American socialite whose increasingly bizarre behavior in her later years culminated in the mysterious circumstances of her death. In his re-creation of the Duke's last days, Schwarz makes use of the insights of Tom Rybak, a former employee at the Duke estate, and attempts to solve the riddles in which she enclosed herself.
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Description: Good. 0312145837 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Date Published: 1997-03-15
ISBN-13:9780312145835ISBN:0312145837
Description: Very Good. Dust Jacket. First Edition, April 1997, full number line. DJ intact with repaired tear, light scuffs & rubbing, crease. This HC appears very lightly read, with sound spine & clean pages; light tan spots at book edge. Reliable and accurate service. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Date Published: 1997-03-15
ISBN-13:9780312145835ISBN:0312145837
Description: Very Good. 1997 St. Martin's (NY) First Edition First Printing. Almost like new hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. No marks or damage inside or out. Light shelf wear only. Binding tight and square, corners sharp. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Date Published: 3/15/1997
ISBN-13:9780312145835ISBN:0312145837
Description: New. 1997-Hardback w/ DJ. Enjoyable reading copy for your personal pleasure. This copy is nearly flawless! Dust jacket has barely noticeable shelf wear. You are buying a Book in NEW condition with very light shelf wear to include very light edge and corner wear. Buy it Now! ! ! As always, thank you for buying this book from International Book Source, YOUR ONE source FOR ALL your BOOK related NEEDS. Please remember to CHOOSE carefully how QUICKLY you would like to RECEIVE this material FAST, or ... read more
Edition: First Edition/First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: St Martin's Press, New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780312145835ISBN:0312145837
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First edition/first printing book is like new tightness with no markings, dj is not price clipped, some mild rubbing to dj. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Good. 0312145837 Ex-library book with usual markings. Clean text. SATISF GNTD + SHIPS W/IN 24 HRS. Ships in a padded envelope with free tracking. 45, 723. read more
"Doris Duke's life reads like a novel - bizarre and sad at times. Visited her home in Newport R.I. which she donated to a preservation society - you can view today how she lived in it."
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