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Envious Facts About History's Most Spoiled Heiresses

Through history, the figure of the female heir has triggered mixed emotions, from uneasiness to envy and even lust. Heiress have come in all shapes and sizes, from the spoiled scions to the princesses of...

September 13, 2019 Christine Tran


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