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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... the written word ? Sometimes , in a pinch . I bought a bar of nougat from a candy machine on the métro platform . I nibbled at the chocolate on my way up Rue de Rome . A cream tart and an almond pastry will 8 SWEET DEATH.
... the written word ? Sometimes , in a pinch . I bought a bar of nougat from a candy machine on the métro platform . I nibbled at the chocolate on my way up Rue de Rome . A cream tart and an almond pastry will 8 SWEET DEATH.
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... nougat , halvah , loukoum , baklava . . . . But writing doesn't relieve the pain of this unbearable craving . What if I were to venture out into the night ? That chain res- taurant near the opera house is still open at this hour . What ...
... nougat , halvah , loukoum , baklava . . . . But writing doesn't relieve the pain of this unbearable craving . What if I were to venture out into the night ? That chain res- taurant near the opera house is still open at this hour . What ...
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