Burton, Louisa
HOUSE OF DARK DELIGHTS
Louisa Burton
Bantam Books 2007
Trade Paper 324 pages
ISBN#
978-0-553-38412-3
Welcome to Grotte Cashée, an ancient chateau hidden deep in the wooded hills of France, where your greatest needs will be fulfilled. While on vacation here, you will meet our permanent residents, though they may not let you in on all of their secrets. Follet are like that, you see: shy about revealing their immortality to the world. That’s why the djinni disguises himself as a cat. I warn you not to pet him, or you Will get your heart’s desire. All of our Follet are like that too: they have insatiable sexual appetites. Do come prepared for a surprisingly sensuous visit.
Compare HOUSE OF DARK DELIGHTS to a fine piece of French pastry: it’s sweet and yummy, decadent yet refined…and very erotic. The elf who can Change himself from male to female and back again is my personal favorite, but you may prefer the Persian goddess or the well-endowed satyr. This is a “Feel-Good” book, exquisitely crafted, and great fun to read (especially when shared with a friend). I eagerly await my next visit to Grotte Cachée, due in Fall of 07.
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