The island of the stairs

Name: The island of the stairs
Author: Cyrus Townsend Brady

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Yes — read The island of the stairs by Cyrus Townsend Brady 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: 27 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A sailor discovers the body of Sir Geoffrey, who has taken his own life under mysterious circumstances, and uncovers a letter addressed to Mistress Lucy. Amid the shadows of death and secrets, a perilous adventure on a remote South Seas island begins.

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