Ghost Light: A Novel
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9781429992282
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Joseph O'Connor., & Joseph O'Connor|AUTHOR. (2011). Ghost Light: A Novel . Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joseph O'Connor and Joseph O'Connor|AUTHOR. 2011. Ghost Light: A Novel. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joseph O'Connor and Joseph O'Connor|AUTHOR. Ghost Light: A Novel Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Joseph O'Connor, and Joseph O'Connor|AUTHOR. Ghost Light: A Novel Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
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Grouped Work ID | 311eaf2d-79a0-aed6-1d3a-1e8a368ddc15-eng |
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Full title | ghost light |
Author | oconnor joseph |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-04-01 21:06:09PM |
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