 First edition | |
| Author | Glenda Adams |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Angus & Robertson (Aus) |
Publication date | 1987 |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 291 pp |
| ISBN | 0-670-81242-0 |
| OCLC | 13947149 |
| 823 19 | |
| LC Class | PR9619.3.A324 D3 1987 |
| Preceded by | Games of the Strong |
| Followed by | Longleg |
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