The Taper Man Takes Smiley to America
The novel has different release dates on each side of the Atlantic.
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In this lesson: Connect family authorship with distinct publication timelines.
Grammar in this story: Authorship and fiction
fictional world
Fictional identifies the imagined setting and characters. It does not describe the real family relationship between the writers.
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Explain why a British reader and a US hardcover buyer may see different availability.
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The novel was published in Britain this week, while the US hardcover is listed for November 17. Release dates can differ by market and edition.
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