 Title page of the first edition. | |
| Author | George Gissing |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Lawrence and Bullen |
Publication date | 1897 |
| Pages | 453 |
The Whirlpool is a novel by English author George Gissing, first published in 1897.
| Title page of the first edition. | |
| Author | George Gissing |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Lawrence and Bullen |
Publication date | 1897 |
| Pages | 453 |
The Whirlpool is a novel by English author George Gissing, first published in 1897.
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