 First edition | |
| Author | L.P. Hartley |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Val Biro |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Publisher | Hamish Hamilton |
Publication date | 1964 |
| Media type | |
| Followed by | The Betrayal |
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