The Deserter, and Other Stories: A Book of Two Wars

Name: The Deserter, and Other Stories: A Book of Two Wars
Author: Harold Frederic

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 21 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a bitterly cold winter on the northern tablelands, a simple discovery in a barnyard sets the stage for stories of hardship, resilience, and secrets amid the harsh realities of two wars. Follow Job Parshall as he confronts the unforgiving wilderness and unexpected mysteries.

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