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Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times St. Louis Post Dispatch When Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Bill Dedman noticed in 2009 a grand home for sale, unoccupied for nearly sixty years, he stumbled through a surprising portal into American history. Empty Mansions is a rich mystery of wealth and loss, connecting the Gilded Age opulence of the nineteenth century with a twenty first
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYJanet Maslin, The New York Times - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
When Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dedman noticed in 2009 a grand home for sale, unoccupied for nearly sixty years, he stumbled through a surprising portal into American history. Empty Mansions is a rich mystery of wealth and loss, connecting the Gilded Age opulence of the nineteenth century with a twenty-first-century battle over a $300 million inheritance. At its heart is a reclusive heiress named Huguette Clark, a woman so secretive that, at the time of her death at age 104, no new photograph of her had been seen in decades. Though she owned palatial homes in California, New York, and Connecticut, why had she lived for twenty years in a simple hospital room, despite being in excellent health? Why were her valuables being sold off? Was she in control of her fortune, or controlled by those managing her money? Dedman has collaborated with Huguette Clark's cousin, Paul Clark Newell, Jr., one of the few relatives to have frequent conversations with her. Dedman and Newell tell a fairy tale in reverse: the bright, talented daughter, born into a family of extreme wealth and privilege, who secrets herself away from the outside world. Huguette was the daughter of self-made copper industrialist W. A. Clark, nearly as rich as Rockefeller in his day, a controversial senator, railroad builder, and founder of Las Vegas. She grew up in the largest house in New York City, a remarkable dwelling with 121 rooms for a family of four. She owned paintings by Degas and Renoir, a world-renowned Stradivarius violin, a vast collection of antique dolls. But wanting more than treasures, she devoted her wealth to buying gifts for friends and strangers alike, to quietly pursuing her own work as an artist, and to guarding the privacy she valued above all else. The Clark family story spans nearly all of American history in three generations, from a log cabin in Pennsylvania to mining camps in the Montana gold rush, from backdoor politics in Washington to a distress call from an elegant Fifth Avenue apartment. The same Huguette who was touched by the terror attacks of 9/11 held a ticket nine decades earlier for a first-class stateroom on the second voyage of the Titanic.
Empty Mansions reveals a complex portrait of the mysterious Huguette and her intimate circle. We meet her extravagant father, her publicity-shy mother, her star-crossed sister, her French boyfriend, her nurse who received more than $30 million in gifts, and the relatives fighting to inherit Huguette's copper fortune. Richly illustrated with more than seventy photographs, Empty Mansions is an enthralling story of an eccentric of the highest order, a last jewel of the Gilded Age who lived life on her own terms. Praise for Empty Mansions "An amazing story of profligate wealth . . . an outsized tale of rags-to-riches prosperity."--The New York Times "An evocative and rollicking read, part social history, part hothouse mystery, part grand guignol."--The Daily Beast
"Fascinating . . . a] haunting true-life tale."--People
"One of those incredible stories that you didn't even know existed. It filled a void."--Jon Stewart, The Daily Show "Thrilling . . . deliciously scandalous."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 09/10/2013
ISBN: 9780345534521
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.60w x 1.30d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013
Booklist 09/01/2013 pg. 20
Library Journal 09/15/2013 pg. 79
Publishers Weekly 09/16/2013
People Weekly 11/04/2013 pg. 53
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Daily Drinker Warning: Great Energy, but Watch Your Teeth!
Set name: Orange Cream
No sugar which is great and this energy drink has become a staple but it is also very acidic so watch out if you have very thin teeth like me. I often find it increasing my sensitivity by a lot so a sensitivity toothpaste daily is essential for me since I drink these daily.
The feeling or energy from these is great, I have been drinking similar ones like G fuel for years and this gives me significantly more energy. A quick tip though is many dollar trees have Gfuel available so if you need sugar free energy drinks like me, they provide cheaper deals - currently dollar tree has G fuel for 1.25$ a can which is quite cost effective compared to Ghost.
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The bottom line here: G Fuel for maximum boost and vitamins; Ghost for premium, clean, and focused energy. Ghost is mostly proprietary blends of vitamins which is something to keep in mind since we do not know what is in them while G fuel is more transparent for the most part. I recommend trying both and seeing what works best for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Best Blue Raspberry energy drink out there!!
Set name: Blue Raspberry
I've tried multiple different brands of energy drinks that have blue raspberry as a flavor. My absolute favorite was the C4 Jolly Rancher Blue Raspberry energy drink..... UNTIL I tried this one. Beats it for sure. It has such a sweet, smooth and refreshing taste and gives a solid boost to power me through my day. The price is a little high but in all honesty it's worth the money! No crash or jitters after one of these and this is coming from someone who drinks lots of caffeine every day. TL;DR absolutely worth a try!!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great flavor and solid energy boost
Set name: Cherry Limeade
By far my favorite flavor in any energy drink. GHOST really does this one well and the Cherry Limeade tastes great compared to a lot of other energy drinks I’ve tried.
Yes, it is high in caffeine, but that’s actually what I need sometimes for a real energy boost, and this one does the job without feeling overly heavy. The calorie content is also great if you’re someone who watches calories, which I appreciate.
Overall, great flavor, solid energy, and one of my go-to energy drinks.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Compact snacks you won’t give back!
Flavor Name: Variety, Size: 29 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Super tasty! I actually didn’t realize I could get something like this since most in person stores I’ve never seen these specific combo of flavors together. I personally love the pretzels and getting them in actual lunch snack sizes for work or just to grab for a quick snack on the go is the best thing and makes my day! Perfect size to fulfill a craving and there’s plenty in there even for 2 kids or adults to take to school work or just a tasty on the go snack! Pricing was great for the size and amount of snacks you get and definitely still has that flavorful salty delicious good fish crackers taste while still being fresh and providing that perfect crunch and texture of the regular or jumbo box version.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Grab-and-Go Snack Variety for Any Day
Flavor Name: Variety, Size: 29 Ounce (Pack of 1)
If snacks had personalities, this box would be the life of the party!
The Goldfish Big Smiles Variety Pack is 1 of those rare things that live up to the "variety" promise. You get the classic cheddar (my kid's fav), the colorful ones that somehow make snack time feel more fun, and the pretzels for when you want a little crunch break from all that cheese. The individual packs are perfect for tossing into a purse, lunchbox, and keep some in the car for when the girls get out of school and they are dying for something to eat.
Taste-wise - you already know what you're getting: the familiar, slightly salty, slightly cheesy comfort that somehow never gets old. The pretzels add a nice switch-up so it's not repetitive. Only downside? You'll wish the bags were bigger. Every. Time.
Overall - it's a solid go-to snack that works for busy days, road trips, or just sitting on the couch pretending you'll only eat 1 pack.
Would absolutely buy again (and probably hide a few packs for myself next time).
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2026
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