The Barber of Paris

Name: The Barber of Paris
Author: Paul de Kock

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Yes — read The Barber of Paris by Paul de Kock 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: 31 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a rain-soaked, crime-ridden Paris of 1632, a mysterious barber returns home under the shadow of danger and intrigue. Amidst the filth and lawlessness, his austere presence hints at secrets lurking beneath the city's grimy streets.

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