 First edition | |
| Author | Adrian Hyland |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Emily Tempest |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Text Publishing, Australia |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 322 |
| ISBN | 1921145307 |
| Followed by | Gunshot Road |
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