Empty Mansions
Empty Mansions
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
496
Biography • Nonfiction
Various, United States • 20th Century
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell Jr. recounts the enigmatic life of Huguette Clark, heiress to a massive copper fortune, who spent her last two decades living in a hospital room despite owning luxurious properties. The book covers her reclusiveness, artistic passion, generosity, and the exploitation she faced from those around her.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Informative
Reviews & Readership
47,230 ratings
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Review Roundup
Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell Jr. unravels the enigmatic life of Huguette Clark, heiress to a vast fortune. Praised for its meticulous research and compelling narrative, some found the pacing slow and the details overwhelming. Overall, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into wealth, eccentricity, and American history but may test readers' patience.
Who Should Read Empty Mansions?
A reader who enjoys Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell Jr. would likely be fascinated by historical mysteries, hidden wealth, and eccentric lifestyles. Fans of The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal and The Secret Rooms by Catherine Bailey would appreciate this compelling true story of opulence and reclusiveness.
47,230 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
496
Biography • Nonfiction
Various, United States • 20th Century
2013
Adult
18+ years
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