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Spice and Wolf: Vol. 9 - Novel

The Town of Strife 2
By Isuna Hasekura
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In Spice and Wolf: Vol. 9, Lawrence finds himself entangled in a fierce power struggle over the capture of a narwhal between the northern and southern districts of Kerube. With pressure mounting from his own trade guild, he must navigate this complex conflict carefully. Meanwhile, Holo faces her own challenges, wrestling with the wolf bone from her pack and striving to control her growing anger.
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The adventures of a traveling merchant and his wolf goddess companion continue in the ninth instalment of this historical fantasy novel!

The adventures of a traveling merchant and his wolf goddess companion continue in the ninth instalment of this historical fantasy novel!

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The capture of the narwhal and the ensuing power struggle between the northern and southern districts of Kerube has Lawrence caught in the middle! Backed into a corner by his own trade guild, can the merchant find a way to extricate himself from this delicate situation?

And what of the wolf bone from Holo's pack? Can the Wisewolf of Yoitsu manage to keep her rage and frustration in check?

This ninth volume of Spice and Wolf continues the thrilling adventures and complex dilemmas faced by its beloved characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316245487

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Isuna Hasekura's debut novel, SPICE AND WOLF, earned the Silver Prize in the 2005 Dengeki Novel Prize with the series going on to total seventeen novels and both manga and anime adaptations.

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