Nosso Homem em Havana
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
8574025038
Publish date: 2003
Publisher: Folha de S.Paulo
Pages no: 286
Edition language: Portuguese
Category:
Classics,
Novels,
Humor,
Comedy,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
20th Century,
Mystery,
Spy Thriller,
Espionage,
Thriller
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