First published in Great Britain in 1995 by Flamingo
This eBook first published in the UK in 2014 by Head of Zeus Ltd
Copyright © Fay Weldon, 1972, 1978, 1982, 1984, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
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This is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
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ISBN (E) 9781781858066
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