The blue scarab

Name: The blue scarab
Author: R. Austin Freeman

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Can I read The blue scarab in English as a learner?

Yes — read The blue scarab by R. Austin Freeman 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: 2 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A mysterious fire leads to the theft of a seemingly worthless deed-box, but the return of its contents—minus a blue scarab—along with a cryptic hieroglyphic seal, draws a sharp-minded investigator into a puzzling case of deception and hidden meaning.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as R. Austin Freeman 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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