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A Fatal Lie: A True Story Of Betrayal And Murder In The New South (St. Martin's True Crime Library)

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Year 2006 Edition year
Pages 288 Mid-length read
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Based on the metadata we have, A Fatal Lie: A True Story Of Betrayal And Murder In The New South (St. Martin's True Crime Library) by Sally Chew looks closest to a creative or cultural title with room for interpretation and craft. Edition metadata currently lists 2006 • St Martins Pr • 288 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.

Edition on file: 2006 • St Martins Pr • 288 pages • ISBN 9780312970147.

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A Fatal Lie: A True Story Of Betrayal And Murder In The New South (St. Martin's True Crime Library) by Sally Chew lands like a steady creative or cultural read for readers who enjoy craft and interpretation.

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