Madison Marie Welsh, a stunning African-American heiress, spends the day with Damon sashaying around in a beautifully put-together ensemble, wondering when the festivities will begin. She expects to see a party waiting behind every door, and at the restaurant, she eats her chocolate souffle with caution, just in case she chokes on a hidden Tacori diamond engagement ring. She and Damon have been dating for two years now. Fifteen hours later, no impromptu party, no birthday card, and worst of all, no proposal. Meanwhile, Damon is fast asleep in his king-sized sleigh bed, totally unaware he dropped the ball, big time. Catering to his every need, Madison hasn't seen her family, friends, or even her own home in weeks. Doesn't she deserve more than this? After throwing on her clothes, she grabs her handbag and Casper, her Persian cat, and walks out the door. As she speeds up Interstate 75 in her Maserati Gran Turismo, Madison realizes her whole life revolved around Damon. It's time to indulge in a bucketful of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, eat breakfast in Barcelona, visit Dubai for some retail therapy, and then fly to Paris in her monogrammed Gulfstream G650. However, money can't buy her love. Will she ever find Mr. Right? Set in a world of glitz, glamour, and style, The Sweetest Peach by Michelle Arlene also features Rachel, Nikki, and Ashley, a fun-loving cast of characters determined to help their friend on her journey of self-discovery. Humorous and lighthearted, this novel is a great beach read, and will appeal to women from all walks of life.

Additional Contributing Authors Include Aldous Huxley, Richard Hughes, Osbert Sitwell, And Many Others.

"It belongs to those short, perfect books that are rarely written in English." - "Evening Standard"
" T]his extremely odd performance is indicative of great power." - Gerald Gould, "The Observer"
" A] right intriguing comedy and mystery. As entertainment during your insomnia, it is earnestly recommended." - "Milwaukee Journal"
" A] perfect masterpiece of hair-raising horror. It may offend some of its readers, but it will not bore them." - "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"
A female killer stalks the streets of London, sleeping with young men before slashing their throats and mutilating their bodies. The crimes have baffled the police and enraged Londoners, who demand the murderer's arrest. Mary, Duchess of Dove, a gentle young widow who is beloved by all who know her, seems an unlikely suspect, but the clues all point to her. The police have a variety of theories - perhaps the Duchess has been hypnotized or drugged, maybe she has an evil double, or could it be a Communist plot to discredit the peerage? Inspector Basil Icelin is determined to solve the mystery, but the true explanation is far more shocking and terrifying than anyone could ever imagine.
Michael Arlen (1895-1956) became a rich and world-famous celebrity after the publication of his bestseller "The Green Hat" in 1924. "Hell said the Duchess" (1934) is a delightfully bizarre book, telling a "bedtime story" in a light, humorous style that contrasts oddly with its gruesome and horrific subject matter. This first-ever reprinting of what Karl Edward Wagner has called the best supernatural horror novel ever written includes an introduction by Mark Valentine.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!