"A Walk-On Part in the War" | |
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Short story by Stephen Dedman | |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Genre(s) | Fantasy, short story |
Publication | |
Published in | Dreaming Down-Under |
Publication type | Anthology |
Publisher | Voyager Books |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Publication date | November 1998 |
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