The DollhouseFiona Davis
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The Dollhouse
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A historical setting involving aspiring models and actresses, with a glamorous atmosphere.
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3 Books Like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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Valley of the DollsJacqueline Susann
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Valley of the Dolls
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A darker entertainment-world story about ambition and the costs of fame.
Rules of CivilityAmor Towles
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Rules of Civility
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Social climbing and stylish surroundings in historical New York rather than Hollywood.
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