 Cover of Viking first edition (2012) | |
| Author | Elif Shafak |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Viking |
Publication date | 2012 |
| Pages | 342 |
| ISBN | 9780670921157 |
| 813.6 | |
| Website | www |
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