Four Seasons in Rome
On Twins, Insomnia and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2008-06-16
- Mått129 x 198 x 19 mm
- Vikt210 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor224
- FörlagHarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN9780007265299
- MiljömärkningProduced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.) Produced in the UK using 100% renewable electricity.