This first edition hardcover is in near-fine condition, with tight, unread pages and no marks. The book is square and clean, with brown cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine. The dust jacket is also near fine. The Sharp Teeth of Love by Doris Betts, published in 1997, follows Luna Stone, a 28-year-old illustrator recovering from a breakdown. While camping, she encounters the ghost of Tamsen Donner and a runaway named Sam. Joined by Paul Cowan, a former theology student turned deaf, the trio bonds as they confront personal struggles. Betts blends history and fiction, weaving in elements like the Donner Party and the Waco siege to deepen the narrative.