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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... students might come in handy , you never know , right ? Spontaneity , unselfishness — it's all a front . The Student invited me to the cafeteria for a drink . As a way of thanking me , no doubt . But I declined , too much in a hurry to ...
... students might come in handy , you never know , right ? Spontaneity , unselfishness — it's all a front . The Student invited me to the cafeteria for a drink . As a way of thanking me , no doubt . But I declined , too much in a hurry to ...
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... student . Living in a garret when one can easily afford a studio is not worthy of our social position . " Well , since you've made up your mind to it , you're on your own ! " Yes , on my own . As for her , nothing in the world would ...
... student . Living in a garret when one can easily afford a studio is not worthy of our social position . " Well , since you've made up your mind to it , you're on your own ! " Yes , on my own . As for her , nothing in the world would ...
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... guests expect to hear the ritual and inevitable " yes , " a man's voice is raised in the back of the church , declaring that the marriage between Jane Eyre and III When I open the door and see the Student instead ...
... guests expect to hear the ritual and inevitable " yes , " a man's voice is raised in the back of the church , declaring that the marriage between Jane Eyre and III When I open the door and see the Student instead ...
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