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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Page 27
... 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 , my voice . If I speak to him , it will be through a mouthful of food ...
... 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 , my voice . If I speak to him , it will be through a mouthful of food ...
Page 68
... rum babas , a touch too spongy for my taste , an almond pastry , and a chocolate rock cake . I didn't fast and yet the memory returned , clear and in full color . Thanks be to Proust ! I hadn't expected so much . While I was preparing ...
... rum babas , a touch too spongy for my taste , an almond pastry , and a chocolate rock cake . I didn't fast and yet the memory returned , clear and in full color . Thanks be to Proust ! I hadn't expected so much . While I was preparing ...
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