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The Burning Spear: Being the Experiences of Mr. John Lavender in the Time of War
by John Galsworthy
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 21 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In wartime England, John Lavender, a gentle and principled gentleman, strives to contribute to the national effort through frugality, patriotism, and tireless study of great speeches—yet his quiet life on Hampstead Heath is about to be profoundly challenged.
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