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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... tart that was truly exceptional . Delicate , rich , flaky crust , covered with a thick cream custard and fresh fruit , as big and juicy as cherries . A dribble of cassis liqueur poured over the whole thing , real nectar . An address to ...
... tart that was truly exceptional . Delicate , rich , flaky crust , covered with a thick cream custard and fresh fruit , as big and juicy as cherries . A dribble of cassis liqueur poured over the whole thing , real nectar . An address to ...
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A Novel Claude Tardat. Rome . A cream tart and an almond pastry will be my supper treats tonight . The family apartment . Always deserted whenever I go there . My father's never around . He's off being diplomatic somewhere , probably to ...
A Novel Claude Tardat. Rome . A cream tart and an almond pastry will be my supper treats tonight . The family apartment . Always deserted whenever I go there . My father's never around . He's off being diplomatic somewhere , probably to ...
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... tart named after the demoiselles Tatin . I imag- ined those ladies , the valued accomplices of every gluttonous ... tarts and chocolates . The Tatin sisters loved me . Outside had ceased to exist . I should have liked eternity to be like ...
... tart named after the demoiselles Tatin . I imag- ined those ladies , the valued accomplices of every gluttonous ... tarts and chocolates . The Tatin sisters loved me . Outside had ceased to exist . I should have liked eternity to be like ...
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