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The School of Beauty and Charm
The School of Beauty and Charm
Author: Melanie Sumner
This is the story of the Peppers family of Counterpoint, Georgia. Henry and Florida Peppers are pertinacious Baptist parents whose dearest wishes are to keep their asthmatic son Roderick alive and their smart-ass daughter Louise from going to hell. Louise, the little hellion, tells the story. And what a story it is, about how ponderous Henry, hy...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781565122864
ISBN-10: 1565122860
Publication Date: 9/28/2001
Pages: 320
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Publisher: Algonquin Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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Melanie Sumner presents an original cast of characters within a dark world yet she manages to temper the plot with insight and irony. Her story of death, addiction and sex is full of charm and humor, creating a unique and distinctive novel.


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