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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... sweet almond oils . Mama's perfumed realm . And me , the intruder therein , a beached whale with chronic acne . Couldn't possibly desecrate her mirrors . SUNDAY . This unforeseen diary , begun almost carelessly , because of the ...
... sweet almond oils . Mama's perfumed realm . And me , the intruder therein , a beached whale with chronic acne . Couldn't possibly desecrate her mirrors . SUNDAY . This unforeseen diary , begun almost carelessly , because of the ...
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... sweet tooth ! The device has a certain charm . I bought one this morning and tried it out immediately . The cream flows in a sculpted stream from a star - shaped nozzle . Ladies , this allows you to bring a note of fantasy to your ...
... sweet tooth ! The device has a certain charm . I bought one this morning and tried it out immediately . The cream flows in a sculpted stream from a star - shaped nozzle . Ladies , this allows you to bring a note of fantasy to your ...
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... sweet warmth of fruit tarts and chocolates . The Tatin sisters loved me . Outside had ceased to exist . I should have liked eternity to be like that . Lull . Despite being forbidden to go " downstairs " 39 SWEET DEATH.
... sweet warmth of fruit tarts and chocolates . The Tatin sisters loved me . Outside had ceased to exist . I should have liked eternity to be like that . Lull . Despite being forbidden to go " downstairs " 39 SWEET DEATH.
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