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A touching reminiscence of a Christmas season witnessed by the youthful Buddy and the gentle, childlike Miss Sook Falk. The story unravels their enduring friendship, the rituals of fruitcakes and holiday celebrations, and the warmth they share as they navigate the holiday together.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Truman Capote
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