The Initials: A Story of Modern Life

Name: The Initials: A Story of Modern Life
Author: Jemima Montgomery Tautphoeus

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Yes — read The Initials: A Story of Modern Life by Jemima Montgomery Tautphoeus 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: 49 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

An English traveler in Munich grows restless amid predictable journeys and deserted city streets, yearning to uncover the true character and hidden stories of the Germans he meets. His chance discovery of a mysterious initial sparks a tale of intrigue and modern life.

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