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Old Saint Paul's: A Tale of the Plague and the Fire
by William Harrison Ainsworth
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 54 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Amidst the deadly plague of 1665 London, a devout grocer and his family seal themselves within their home, praying for protection while the city falls into chaos and sin. Their struggle for survival intertwines faith, fear, and the relentless spread of pestilence.
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