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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... whipped cream . Whipped cream in the privacy of your own home at the touch of a finger ! Magic . Blessed are the gods of progress , the guardian angels of gluttons , the patron saints of the sweet tooth ! The device has a certain charm ...
... whipped cream . Whipped cream in the privacy of your own home at the touch of a finger ! Magic . Blessed are the gods of progress , the guardian angels of gluttons , the patron saints of the sweet tooth ! The device has a certain charm ...
Page 27
... whipped cream , spongy mocha cakes , chocolate éclairs , lemon tarts , rum babas , coconut cakes , apple turnovers , têtes de nègre — I'll take on any pastry to protect my solitude and secrets . To make him sick of me , sick of my words ...
... whipped cream , spongy mocha cakes , chocolate éclairs , lemon tarts , rum babas , coconut cakes , apple turnovers , têtes de nègre — I'll take on any pastry to protect my solitude and secrets . To make him sick of me , sick of my words ...
Page 85
... whipped cream over scoops of rainbow - hued sherbet swimming in a sea of liqueur . Cries of admiration greet the arrival of this masterpiece at the tables . The maître d ' withdraws with a gratified but discreet smile . Then there is an ...
... whipped cream over scoops of rainbow - hued sherbet swimming in a sea of liqueur . Cries of admiration greet the arrival of this masterpiece at the tables . The maître d ' withdraws with a gratified but discreet smile . Then there is an ...
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