A Taxonomy of Barnacles: A NovelSt. Martin's Publishing Group, 24 դեկ, 2013 թ. - 384 էջ The Barnacle sisters--Bell, Bridget, Benita, Beryl, Belinda and Beth--have been raised in New York bytheir eccentric, self-made father in a fabulous, gigantic Fifth Avenue apartment that, encrusted with Barry Barnacle's scientific collections, feels like a little piece of the Museum of Natural History transplanted to the other side of Central Park. Now that most of the sisters have come of age, Barry Barnacle proposes a contest, a test of wits and wills that should at long last settle what is to Barry the most essential of all questions: nature, or nurture? Whichever of his daughters can most spectacularly carry on his name will inherit his fortune; the others are out cold. |
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... Barry was severely nearsighted. Thegirls had perfect vision. Bella's eyebrows werebushy and brown and furrowed even when she was in a good mood. The girls' were thin and arched in a way that made them look curious even when they were ...
... Barry paced the halls. Plagued by anxiety, Bella stirred from bedto pour herselfa drink. Unfortunatelyfor Bell, Bella drank in the pantry, the window of which overlooked the fire escape. At the sight ofher daughter, Bella raised her ...
... Barry Barnacle, ofcourse, did his best to thwart love's progress. The twins were two large thorns in his side, two jabs at his virility, two monuments to nature's threat. From this moment on, hepatrolled thehalls with newvigilance ...
... For the first time, Barry checked his urge and allowed the teenagerstheir mischief. Asfar ashe was concerned, this was cause to rejoice. Nurture had thrown a new punch. 1 Long Legs Trot had just arrived at the Barnacles'
... Barry stared curiously at Trot. “Doctor's orders,” Barry said blithely, extending his hand toward the ceiling. Assuming Barry wanted to shake his hand, Trot offeredhis in return. “No,”Barry scoffed. “Help me up.” Trot recoiled in ...
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Blue Eyes | |
Excellent Peripheral Vision | |
Insomnia 6 Promiscuity | |
Addictive Tendencies | |
Nurture | |