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A Japanese Nightingale

by Onoto Watanna

Level C1 · AdvancedRomance19 chapters
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CEFR level
C1
Length
19 chapters
Format
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About this book

About this book

Beneath a shimmering full moon, a mysterious and enchanting dance captivates guests on a Japanese island, blending beauty, sorrow, and storm into an unforgettable night. An American manager sees a chance to unlock the secrets of the mesmerizing dancer and her world.

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Contents

19 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02I THE STORM DANCE
03II IN WHICH WOMAN PROPOSES AND MAN DISPOSES
04III AN APPOINTMENT
05IV IN WHICH MAN PROPOSES
06V IN WHICH THE EAST AND THE WEST ARE UNITED
07VI THE ADVENTURESS
08VII MY WIFE!
09VIII YUKI’S HOME
10IX THE MIKADO’S BIRTHDAY
11X A BAD OMEN
12XI THE NIGHTINGALE

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