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The Hollyhocks, a home for older residents, becomes the backdrop for a bleak yet satirical tale. The occupants wait for the scythe, the inevitable end, while Lady Celia quietly operates a blackmail scheme, Mr. Cross obsessively records each death, and Mrs. Bellamy’s frustration reaches a tragic climax. New tenants bring hidden pasts and unconventional preferences, creating tension that blends humor with the grim reality of old age.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Dark Humor
Authors: Bernice Rubens
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