Copyright © 2003 by New Directions Publishing Corporation
Translation and Introduction Copyright © 2002 by Margaret Jull Costa

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The Crime of Father Amaro is published by arrangement with Dedalus Ltd., Langford Lodge, St. Judith’s Lane, Sawtry, Cambs. PE28 5XE, United Kingdom

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Margaret Jull Costa would like to thank Maria Manuel Lisboa, Dan McEwan and Ben Sherriff for all their help and advice. The translator would also like to acknowledge the generous financial assistance of East Midlands Arts Board.

First published as a New Directions Paperbook (NDP961) in 2003

Published simultaneously in Canada by Penguin Books Canada Limited

eISBN 978-0-8112-0380-7

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