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Issue Details: First known date: 2002... 2002 Almost French : A New Life in Paris
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  • Dedication: For Mum and Dad et, bien sur, pour Fred.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Milsons Point, North Sydney - Lane Cove area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Bantam Books , 2002 .
      Extent: x, 309p.p.
      ISBN: 1863252851
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