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| Author | Sheila Kaye-Smith |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
Publication date | 1921 |
| Media type | |
Joanna Godden is a 1921 thriller novel by the British writer Sheila Kaye-Smith. It is a drama set amongst the sheep farmers of Romney Marsh in Kent.
In 1947, the novel served as the basis for the film The Loves of Joanna Godden directed by Charles Frend and starring Googie Withers in the title role. [1]
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