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| Author | Mary Robinette Kowal |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Series | Lady Astronaut |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
Publication date | July 24, 2020 |
| Pages | 544 |
| ISBN | 978-1-2502-3696-8 |
| Preceded by | The Fated Sky |
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