 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Edna O'Brien |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Weidenfeld & Nicolson (UK) Farrar, Straus & Giroux (US) |
Publication date | November 1, 1988 |
| Publication place | Ireland |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 224 pages |
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