The Drummer's Coat

Name: The Drummer's Coat
Author: J. W. Fortescue

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Yes — read The Drummer's Coat by J. W. Fortescue 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: 16 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a tranquil Devon village shadowed by ancient woods and the storied Bracefort Hall, a tale unfolds blending local superstition and authentic military history, where a child's mysterious silence and ancestral legacies stir deep secrets beneath the peaceful surface.

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