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The Lamp in the Desert
by Ethel M. Dell
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Yes — read The Lamp in the Desert by Ethel M. Dell 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
- 54 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Under the scorching Indian sun, a British officer battles inner turmoil and dangerous secrets amid the oppressive heat and fleeting joys of military life. Amid toasts and dances, loyalties and love are tested in a land where fate is relentless.
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Contents
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