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Black Butler (GN 30)

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Title: Black Butler
Volume: GN 30
Pages: 178
Distributor: Yen Press

Release date: 2021-08-31
Suggested retail price: $13
Age rating: 16+

ISBN-10: 1975324854 1975324854
ISBN-13: 9781975324858 9781975324858

Description:
While searching for Ran-Mao, Mey-Rin’s successfully uncovered the covert operation in Baron Heathfield’s manor—but an unforeseen hurdle stands in the way of a job well done. A tantalizing offer of employment has Mey-Rin reflecting on her own blood-soaked history that binds her to the former Earl Phantomhive…Will she remain the master’s devoted servant, or will she abandon her post for good…?

(added on 2021-09-14, modified on 2021-09-14)

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