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The dragon

by M. P. Shiel

Level C2 · ProficientClassics26 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
26 chapters
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About this book

A determined prince challenges tradition and love when he encounters a brilliant, independent woman who defies royal expectations. As she rises to become Queen, her sharp wit and fierce rule ignite both admiration and conflict in a changing empire.

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Contents

26 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CHAPTER I PRINCE EDWARD
03CHAPTER II OYONE
04CHAPTER III THE COUP D’ÉTAT
05CHAPTER IV AUSTRALIAN GOLD
06CHAPTER V THUNDERY WEATHER
07CHAPTER VI THE GIRL IN THE CROWD
08CHAPTER VII THE “MAURETANIA”
09CHAPTER VIII THE TREASURE
10CHAPTER IX FATE OF THE SIX MILLIONS
11CHAPTER X THE “ASAHEL”
12CHAPTER XI GERMANS IN PALL MALL

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