 First edition | |
| Author | Joan London |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Vintage Books, Australia |
Publication date | 2014 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 242 |
| ISBN | 9781741666441 |
| Preceded by | The Good Parents |
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