Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
Sep 1, 1998
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN-10
0349109028
ISBN-13
9780349109022
Description
At "The Hollyhocks" old people's home, the inhabitants are "waiting for the scythe." As they do, Lady Celia runs a blackmail business on the side, Mr. Cross keeps a tally of residents' deaths, and Mrs. Bellamy decides she can't take it any more and slits her throat. Meanwhile, two newcomers also cause disturbance, as hidden pasts, unusual sexual preferences, and wickedly dark humor are mixed to delicious effect.
Genres
Horror
Humor
Business & Economics