 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Helen Oyeyemi |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published | 2007 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Press |
The Opposite House is a novel by British author Helen Oyeyemi first published by Bloomsbury Press in 2007. [1] [2]
| First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Helen Oyeyemi |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published | 2007 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Press |
The Opposite House is a novel by British author Helen Oyeyemi first published by Bloomsbury Press in 2007. [1] [2]
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