A crown of straw

Name: A crown of straw
Author: Allen Upward

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Can I read A crown of straw in English as a learner?

Yes — read A crown of straw by Allen Upward in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 27 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a shadowy room in Stuttgart, three men prepare a loaded pistol, setting the stage for a gripping tale of romance entwined with a dramatized, tragic event in contemporary history. Secrets and destiny collide in this intense, intimate moment.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Allen Upward wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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