Coco at the Ritz: A Novel
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9781643138428
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gioia Diliberto., & Gioia Diliberto|AUTHOR. (2021). Coco at the Ritz: A Novel . Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gioia Diliberto and Gioia Diliberto|AUTHOR. 2021. Coco At the Ritz: A Novel. Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gioia Diliberto and Gioia Diliberto|AUTHOR. Coco At the Ritz: A Novel Pegasus Books, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gioia Diliberto, and Gioia Diliberto|AUTHOR. Coco At the Ritz: A Novel Pegasus Books, 2021.
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Full title | coco at the ritz |
Author | diliberto gioia |
Grouping Category | book |
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