Hard Pressed

Name: Hard Pressed
Author: Fred M. White

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Can I read Hard Pressed in English as a learner?

Yes — read Hard Pressed by Fred M. White in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 43 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Amidst the glittering London opera scene, wealthy sportsman Raymond Copley vies for the elusive affection of May Haredale, whose family estate teeters on ruin. As fortunes and pride collide, love and power hang in a delicate balance.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Fred M. White 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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