Shadows House, Vol. 9

Name: Shadows House, Vol. 9
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9798855403459
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Somato Somato and Taylor Engel

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Shadows House is a stylish yet cute manga series with elements of mystery and an appealing European aesthetic. It aligns well with the tastes of Black Butler and The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid fans. Read More

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Shadows House is a stylish yet cute manga series with elements of mystery and an appealing European aesthetic. It aligns well with the tastes of Black Butler and The Splendid Work of a Monster Maid fans.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855403459

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 184

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