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True Confections

by Katharine Weber

Hardcover, 274 pages, Random House Inc, List Price: $22 |

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Author: Katharine Weber

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When Alice starts working at Zip's Candy factory, she gets more than a job—she gets an entire life. The story, told as an affidavit given during a family feud for control of Zip's Candy, recounts Alice's marriage into the Ziplinsky family, her efforts to belong, and her devotion to the company.

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The Delectably 'True Confections' Of A Chocoholic

March 1, 2010 • Katherine Weber delivers the delightfully sardonic story of Alice Tatnall Ziplinsky — an ambitious candy aficionado and heiress (by marriage) to the 84-year-old Zip's candy company. Alice's narrative — plump with candy history, candy commentary and personal anecdotes — is one to be savored.