The Return of the Shadow
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Summary
The Return of the Shadow by J. R. R Tolkien is a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. The record for this copy lists 1994 • HarperCollins Publishers • 512 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780261102248
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