The Mineral PalaceBerkley Publishing Group, 2001 - 368 Seiten Set in Depression-era Colorado, this stunning debut follows Bena Jonssen-a woman struggling with her role as a wife and mother-as she is drawn to the seamier side of Pueblo. Here she encounters a pregnant prostitute and the question of the unborn baby's paternity leads Bena to uncover not only the sexual corruption on which an entire town is founded, but also the lies that enclose her own marriage. |
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... eyes slung between . His grandfather looked like this ; his bloodhound eyes had followed her relentlessly at their wedding , the meaty tissue below 68 / Heidi Julavits.
... eyes slung between . His grandfather looked like this ; his bloodhound eyes had followed her relentlessly at their wedding , the meaty tissue below 68 / Heidi Julavits.
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... eyes to discover Little Ted covered with fire ants — swarming in his eyes and ears , collecting in the hammocks between his fingers . He remained still while she picked the ants off , hoping not to irritate them or encourage them to ...
... eyes to discover Little Ted covered with fire ants — swarming in his eyes and ears , collecting in the hammocks between his fingers . He remained still while she picked the ants off , hoping not to irritate them or encourage them to ...
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... eyes . When Ted saw her in the doorway , he explained that he'd heard a noise and believed there was a snake in the crib ; but his behavior spoke of a different fear . He behaved guiltily , as though she'd caught him in the act of ...
... eyes . When Ted saw her in the doorway , he explained that he'd heard a noise and believed there was a snake in the crib ; but his behavior spoke of a different fear . He behaved guiltily , as though she'd caught him in the act of ...
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THE STOLEN PILLBOX | 1 |
BUFFALO MASS SUICIDE | 28 |
THE WEDDING TENT | 48 |
Urheberrecht | |
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