 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Stephen Booth |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Cooper and Fry |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher | Harper Collins (UK) |
| Awards | 2001 Barry Award |
| ISBN | 978-0006514329 |
| Followed by | Dancing with the Virgins |
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