 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Mary Webb |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Regional drama |
| Publisher | Hutchinson (UK) George H. Doran (US) |
Publication date | 1922 |
| Media type | |
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