 First edition | |
| Author | Thea Astley |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
Publication date | 1958 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 144pp |
| Preceded by | - |
| Followed by | A Descant for Gossips |
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