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A Book of Bargains

by Vincent O'Sullivan

In this spellbinding collection of short stories, O'Sullivan weaves a tapestry of dark bargains that leave readers questioning the boundaries of morality and the price of desires fulfilled. From a desperate artist who makes a Faustian pact for fame, to a lovesick teenager who unknowingly enters into a contract with a malevolent entity, each tale explores the consequences of making deals with the devil.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1896

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Vincent O'Sullivan (1868-1940) was a New Zealand poet, novelist, and short story writer. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in 20th-century New Zealand literature.Who was he?O'Su...

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