The cost of wings, and other stories

Name: The cost of wings, and other stories
Author: Richard Dehan

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Can I read The cost of wings, and other stories in English as a learner?

Yes — read The cost of wings, and other stories by Richard Dehan 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: 27 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A celebrated aviator’s thrilling conquests in the skies contrast sharply with the silent anguish of his wife, whose patience and love are tested by years of neglect and unfulfilled promises. Wings bring glory—but at what personal cost?

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Richard Dehan 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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