 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Jackie Collins |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Santangelo novels |
| Publisher | Macmillan Publishers |
Publication date | 1996 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 624 |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-101235-8 |
| OCLC | 37437192 |
| Preceded by | Lady Boss |
| Followed by | Dangerous Kiss |
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