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The rat-trap
by Dolf Wyllarde
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Yes — read The rat-trap by Dolf Wyllarde 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
- 18 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A newly arrived British officer and his wife confront the challenges of colonial life on the tropical Key Island, where the scenic beauty masks a rigid society shaped by military and government priorities. Their unsettled beginnings hint at underlying tensions in this remote outpost.
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