A Few Short Sketches

Name: A Few Short Sketches
Author: Douglass Sherley

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Can I read A Few Short Sketches in English as a learner?

Yes — read A Few Short Sketches by Douglass Sherley 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: 11 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Amid the glittering society of a grand reception, a mysterious young woman captivates with her perfumed gloves and elusive Russian violets, sparking a night of charm, intrigue, and a provocative conversation about destiny and responsibility.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Douglass Sherley 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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