 First US edition | |
| Author | Josephine Edgar |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical romance |
| Set in | Vienna, Austria 1914 |
| Published | 1978
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| Pages | 356 |
| Awards | RoNA Award |
| ISBN | 0-354-04305-6 |
| Preceded by | Duchess |
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