 First edition | |
| Author | Thea Astley |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Heinemann, Australia |
Publication date | 1994 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 188 pp |
| ISBN | 0855615443 |
| Preceded by | Vanishing Points |
| Followed by | The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow |
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