Seventy-Two Virgins
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2005-05-03
- Mått129 x 198 x 19 mm
- Vikt230 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor336
- FörlagHarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN9780007198054
- 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.