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The Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century

by G. A. Henty

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventureHistoricalChildren's21 chapters
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About this book

In 14th-century Venice, a young English boy navigates a city of shimmering canals and shadowy councils, caught between the proud republic’s fierce independence and the looming threats of rival powers. Adventure and intrigue await in this tale of courage and loyalty.

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Contents

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

02Chapter 1: Venice.
03Chapter 2: A Conspiracy.
04Chapter 3: On The Grand Canal.
05Chapter 4: Carried Off.
06Chapter 5: Finding A Clue.
07Chapter 6: The Hut On San Nicolo.
08Chapter 7: On Board A Trader.
09Chapter 8: An Attack By Pirates.
10Chapter 9: The Capture Of The Lido.
11Chapter 10: Recaptured.
12Chapter 11: The Battle Of Antium.

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