 First edition | |
| Author | Louis Nowra |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 322 |
| ISBN | 9781741754834 |
| Preceded by | Abaza |
| Followed by | Into That Forest |
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