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| Author | Kim Westwood |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Voyager, Australia |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 327 |
| ISBN | 9780732289881 |
| Preceded by | The Daughters of Moab |
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