DOLLA DOLLA DAMES DECEMBER


These wealthy women had troubles for every dollar they had...

Rebekah inspired a T-Swift song

Huguette became a recluse with only her dolls to keep her company

Helen was a sweets empire heiress whose love of horses got her into a sour situation

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