 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Kate Atkinson |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Doubleday (UK) Picador (US) |
Publication date | 2000 |
| Media type | Print, Audio & ebook |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 0-385-40882-X |
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