Angel Maker: The Short Stories of Sara Maitland
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Published
Henry Holt and Co., 2014.
Language
English
ISBN
9781466881730
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sara Maitland., & Sara Maitland|AUTHOR. (2014). Angel Maker: The Short Stories of Sara Maitland . Henry Holt and Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sara Maitland and Sara Maitland|AUTHOR. 2014. Angel Maker: The Short Stories of Sara Maitland. Henry Holt and Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sara Maitland and Sara Maitland|AUTHOR. Angel Maker: The Short Stories of Sara Maitland Henry Holt and Co, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sara Maitland, and Sara Maitland|AUTHOR. Angel Maker: The Short Stories of Sara Maitland Henry Holt and Co., 2014.
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Full title | angel maker the short stories of sara maitland |
Author | maitland sara |
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