The Merman and the Figure-Head

Name: The Merman and the Figure-Head
Author: Clara F. Guernsey

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Yes — read The Merman and the Figure-Head by Clara F. Guernsey 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: 7 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A daring merchant defies tradition by naming his new ship The Sea-nymph, complete with a striking figurehead carved by the finest artisan. But beneath the waves, mysterious forces stir, weaving a tale where myth and reality collide.

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