 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Victor Canning |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Leslie Wood |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
Publication date | 1949 |
| Media type | |
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