Sweet Death: A NovelTold with dazzling narrative brilliance and the haunting power of an impassioned soliloquy, an astonishing parable of a woman's obsession of sweets and delicacies is seen. A novel of heartstopping intensity, black humor and passion not easily forgotten. |
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Page 27
... I'll never trail after them again . I'm fixed forever on a single meridian . Strangely enough , the Student is interested in me . Must dis- courage him right away . His questions are so many small assaults and subtle intrusions into my ...
... I'll never trail after them again . I'm fixed forever on a single meridian . Strangely enough , the Student is interested in me . Must dis- courage him right away . His questions are so many small assaults and subtle intrusions into my ...
Page 53
... I'll have to place my order from the sidewalk . How long will that take ? How can I anticipate how fast my flesh will expand ? The shop is attractive , warm , cozy . I saw in the mirror in front of us that we formed an unnatural couple ...
... I'll have to place my order from the sidewalk . How long will that take ? How can I anticipate how fast my flesh will expand ? The shop is attractive , warm , cozy . I saw in the mirror in front of us that we formed an unnatural couple ...
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... I'll go to Brussels . A very restless night . The effervescent anticipation of leaving tomorrow morning . It's not the thought of seeing her again that keeps me from sleeping , but rather the prospect of spending three hours in the ...
... I'll go to Brussels . A very restless night . The effervescent anticipation of leaving tomorrow morning . It's not the thought of seeing her again that keeps me from sleeping , but rather the prospect of spending three hours in the ...
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