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This study guide was created from the following version of this book. The writing in this book is of the highest quality. Reading guide for the american heiress by daisy goodwin. I was more than a bit surprised by just how much i enjoyed reading jeffrey toobins book, american heiress. The american heiress is quite a meaningful book that asks some intriguing questions.
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