 First edition | |
| Author | Andrea Goldsmith |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin, Australia |
Publication date | 2002 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 291 |
| ISBN | 1865087564 |
| Preceded by | Under the Knife |
| Followed by | Reunion |
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