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| Author | Jennifer Haigh |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | William Morrow |
Publication date | January 4, 2005 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 488 pp |
| ISBN | 0-73-945049-2 |
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