Held to Answer: A Novel

Name: Held to Answer: A Novel
Author: Peter Clark MacFarlane

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CEFR level: B2
Length: 1 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a bustling Los Angeles office, John, an awkward yet earnest stenographer, struggles against ridicule and stagnation as he clings to his dreams of acting and a life beyond the grind. His journey blends humor, hardship, and hope.

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