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The Princess Athura: A romance of Iran

by Samuel W. Odell

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateRomanceHistorical22 chapters
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About this book

Amidst the vast plains of ancient Asia, the indomitable King Cyrus prepares his well-trained army for a decisive battle against the fierce horsemen of the North. As tensions rise, a tale of love and war unfolds against the backdrop of an epic clash between civilizations.

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Contents

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

02CHAPTER I THE GREAT KING’S LAST BATTLE
03CHAPTER II AN OATH
04CHAPTER III PREXASPES
05CHAPTER IV ATHURA
06CHAPTER V CAMBYSES
07CHAPTER VI PERSEPOLIS
08CHAPTER VII “I AM CYRUS, THE KING, THE ACHÆMENIAN!”
09CHAPTER VIII A ROYAL COUNCIL AND A ROYAL HUNT
10CHAPTER IX THE DEEPER THINGS
11CHAPTER X A FAREWELL FEAST
12CHAPTER XI THE GREAT KING INTRODUCES A STRANGE CUSTOM

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