 First edition | |
| Author | Christine Piper |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin, Australia |
Publication date | 2014 |
Published in English | 22 April 2014 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 9781743319888 |
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