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The Rose and the Ring

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Level C1 · AdvancedFantasyChildren's20 chapters
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CEFR level
C1
Length
20 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

In a whimsical kingdom where royal breakfasts spark intrigue, a charming prince and a magical ring stir up mischief, rivalry, and unexpected adventures in a tale filled with fairies, quarrels, and courtly schemes.

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Contents

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

02I. SHOWS HOW THE ROYAL FAMILY SATE DOWN TO BREAKFAST
03II. HOW KING VALOROSO GOT THE CROWN, AND PRINCE GIGLIO WENT WITHOUT
04III.
05IV. HOW BLACKSTICK WAS NOT ASKED TO THE PRINCESS ANGELICA’S CHRISTENING
06V. HOW PRINCESS ANGELICA TOOK A LITTLE MAID
07VI. HOW PRINCE GIGLIO BEHAVED HIMSELF
08VII. HOW GIGLIO AND ANGELICA HAD A QUARREL
09VIII. HOW GRUFFANUFF PICKED THE FAIRY RING UP, AND PRINCE BULBO CAME TO COURT
10IX. HOW BETSINDA GOT THE WARMING PAN
11X. HOW KING VALOROSO WAS IN A DREADFUL PASSION
12XI. WHAT GRUFFANUFF DID TO GIGLIO AND BETSINDA

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