 First US edition | |
| Author | Howard Spring |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Fritz Kredel |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Publisher | Collins (UK) Viking Press (US) |
Publication date | 1944 |
| Media type | |
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