The dark year of Dundee

Name: The dark year of Dundee
Author: Deborah Alcock

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Can I read The dark year of Dundee in English as a learner?

Yes — read The dark year of Dundee by Deborah Alcock 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: 24 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Amid the looming shadow of pestilence in 1544 Dundee, Mary Wigton faces hardship and lost family lands while navigating a town gripped by turmoil and uncertain loyalties during the Scottish Reformation. Secrets and struggles intertwine in this vivid historical tale.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Deborah Alcock 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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