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| Author | Belinda Castles |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin, Australia |
Publication date | 2007 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 287 |
| ISBN | 9781741751932 |
| Preceded by | Falling Woman |
| Followed by | Hannah and Emil |
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