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| Author | Danielle Steel |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Romance novel |
| Publisher | Dell |
Publication date | 1981 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 278 pp |
| ISBN | 0-440-17221-7 |
| OCLC | 8090861 |
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