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| Author | Derek Lambert |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Michael Joseph (UK) Dodd, Mead (US) |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Media type | |
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