 First edition | |
| Author | Margo Lanagan |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin, Australia |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 362 |
| ISBN | 9781741147964 |
| Followed by | Sea Hearts |
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