Louisiana BreakdownWelcome to Grail, Louisiana -- next to nothing and just beyond reality -- where hoodoo meets Jesus, and townsfolk pray to both. This dark fantasy delves into the psychological and motivational depths of Grail and its residents. Miss Sedele mixes up green cocktails called 'cryptoverdes' at Le Bon Chance. Vida Dumars, owner of the Moonlight Diner, peers into the deepest realms of her customers' hearts as though they were picture windows. Town spirit Good Gray Man has promised good fortune to the town as long as it hangs onto tradition. A quirky, fantastical town's heart and soul are slowly, often painfully revealed in this dark and captivating novella. |
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... Marsh was forcing her to live out the years as they might have been had she stayed in New Orleans to endure his ... Marsh , she said to herself , it's Marsh . But then she thought , no , it's just wind , just nerves . She walked faster ...
... Marsh was forcing her to live out the years as they might have been had she stayed in New Orleans to endure his ... Marsh , she said to herself , it's Marsh . But then she thought , no , it's just wind , just nerves . She walked faster ...
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... Marsh , as always , outfoxed her . From the faint clatter in the kitchen , the squeak and whir of the ventilator fan , the chatter of Anson's radio tuned to an all - talk station , from those and a multitude of lesser sounds , Marsh ...
... Marsh , as always , outfoxed her . From the faint clatter in the kitchen , the squeak and whir of the ventilator fan , the chatter of Anson's radio tuned to an all - talk station , from those and a multitude of lesser sounds , Marsh ...
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... Marsh's voice compelled the others to silence . Poor Vida , he said . Sitting there all alone . The Midsummer Queen on her rusty throne . The sweetest cooze in Louisianne going dried up and dismal . Your body's born to bestow blessing ...
... Marsh's voice compelled the others to silence . Poor Vida , he said . Sitting there all alone . The Midsummer Queen on her rusty throne . The sweetest cooze in Louisianne going dried up and dismal . Your body's born to bestow blessing ...
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