To a mortician, the preparation of a corpse is an art. The smooth, silent exchange of blood and embalming fluid is like a symphony to be orchestrated. The presentation of the deceased -- lying in a shining casket framed by flowers -- is an exquisitely composed tableau. And the burial itself is the m
Books of Blood Vol. 4
โ Scribed by Barker, Clive
- Publisher
- Sphere
- Year
- 1985;1986
- Tongue
- en-GB
- Weight
- 127 KB
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Category
- Fiction
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