Sweet Death: A NovelOverlook Press, 1987 - 130 pages Told 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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... light of an implacable sun , I was able to measure the extent of the damage to my skirt . And then I was pleased to ... lights came on , I went to expose myself to the avalanche of curious looks . There they were , all right : quick ...
... light of an implacable sun , I was able to measure the extent of the damage to my skirt . And then I was pleased to ... lights came on , I went to expose myself to the avalanche of curious looks . There they were , all right : quick ...
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... light tap so she won't chip her fingernail polish . Given the pervasive disorder in here , it would take me only a second to toss a concealing bathrobe over my food supplies before opening the door for her . Of course she'd complain ...
... light tap so she won't chip her fingernail polish . Given the pervasive disorder in here , it would take me only a second to toss a concealing bathrobe over my food supplies before opening the door for her . Of course she'd complain ...
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... light , silky step . The per- fume in her wake . Her dry , evasive kiss , forced and artificial , the painted lips never touching my forehead . A taxi was waiting . She couldn't stay any longer . " I must run . " She ran . The fairy ...
... light , silky step . The per- fume in her wake . Her dry , evasive kiss , forced and artificial , the painted lips never touching my forehead . A taxi was waiting . She couldn't stay any longer . " I must run . " She ran . The fairy ...
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