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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... figure . Not one word , ever , about my extra pounds . From one fitting to the next , everything has to be altered , the skirts and dresses let out . Slacks have been permanently eliminated from my wardrobe . Now I could care less about ...
... figure . Not one word , ever , about my extra pounds . From one fitting to the next , everything has to be altered , the skirts and dresses let out . Slacks have been permanently eliminated from my wardrobe . Now I could care less about ...
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... figure . A round figure . I'm pleased with it . My mother is a gifted teacher . She carried out her duties as a private tutor with particular brilliance . Thanks to her I escaped a limited and pedestrian outlook on literature and art ...
... figure . A round figure . I'm pleased with it . My mother is a gifted teacher . She carried out her duties as a private tutor with particular brilliance . Thanks to her I escaped a limited and pedestrian outlook on literature and art ...
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... figure were suddenly to become more like her own , and my face even prettier than hers — why not ? I suspect she really prefers me the way I am , even though I inconvenience her . I might have been her rival , with dreamy eyes , a quick ...
... figure were suddenly to become more like her own , and my face even prettier than hers — why not ? I suspect she really prefers me the way I am , even though I inconvenience her . I might have been her rival , with dreamy eyes , a quick ...
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