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Suicidal ex-husbands, co-dependent children, fraud, domestic violence and even thugs hired to break limbs. All is fair in love and war to Patti.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\u20192\u201d of malevolent narcissist in a sparkly top.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone unfortunate enough to cross Patti is in for a world of pain and false accusations. As the writer pulls focus in and out of a series of unbelievable but darkly humorous events, we begin to see the bigger picture. After more than five decades on the planet Patti has left a trail of damaged and heartbroken people in her dark and turbulent wake.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age is the great leveller however, and as Patti loses her looks and health, the sins of the past begin to catch up with her. A network of damaged souls begins to form and coalesce into something more substantial. Is this a support group for Patti\u2019s victims, providing much needed solace or perhaps something more sinister?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe Patti had better watch out, is her black sailed boat about to finally run aground?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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