 1941 US edition | |
| Author | Marjorie Bowen |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Gothic Drama |
| Publisher | Hutchinson (UK) Smith & Durrell (US) |
Publication date | 1940 |
| Media type | |
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