It serves to flesh out the story considerably. I will definitely be reading more of this author. I am loath to say anything more about this one, as I wouldn't want to give anything away. This one had me scurrying to my computer to look up the literary references. Briefly, the lead character finds a way to transfer his weight gain onto his unsuspecting girlfriends.
Every child needs a little reining in now and again.
Mary A. Turzillo must not rest very easily, if she has such stories running through her mind. I didn't necessarily want to look, I just had to. Mr. Trotter's story involves an author who becomes attracted to a mysterious garden paradise like a bee to honey, meets an enchanting woman and almost surrenders his life to her. This woman is a master of scent, and can make concoctions that will cure most ailments. Unfortunately, she can also make concoctions that can control and subdue a man.