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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... students might come in handy , you never know , right ? Spontaneity , unselfishness - it's all a front . The Student invited me to the cafeteria for a drink . As a way of thanking me , no doubt . But I declined , too much in a hurry to ...
... students might come in handy , you never know , right ? Spontaneity , unselfishness - it's all a front . The Student invited me to the cafeteria for a drink . As a way of thanking me , no doubt . But I declined , too much in a hurry to ...
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... Student , no more than any other . Besides , I can't provide any proof . My sole souvenirs of those voyages are the names of cities I never even visited . I don't know a thing about their local customs . Of all those exotic sweets , I ...
... Student , no more than any other . Besides , I can't provide any proof . My sole souvenirs of those voyages are the names of cities I never even visited . I don't know a thing about their local customs . Of all those exotic sweets , I ...
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... Student doing at this late hour of the night ? I didn't tell him I was leaving . Will he be worried about my absence ? Because I do intend to take my time in Brussels and sample absolutely everything in the Belgian pastry shops before ...
... Student doing at this late hour of the night ? I didn't tell him I was leaving . Will he be worried about my absence ? Because I do intend to take my time in Brussels and sample absolutely everything in the Belgian pastry shops before ...
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