 First edition cover | |
| Author | Bernice Rubens |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Eyre & Spottiswoode |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Publication place | Wales |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
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Review of The Elected Member from the Booker Blog 'The Guardian'
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