The Silent House

Name: The Silent House
Author: Fergus Hume

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Can I read The Silent House in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Silent House by Fergus Hume 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: 35 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A young, struggling barrister in a quiet London square becomes drawn into the eerie mystery surrounding the infamous Silent House, long abandoned and reputedly haunted by ghostly apparitions and dark secrets. When a reclusive tenant arrives, unsettling rumors ignite in this chilling tale of suspicion and intrigue.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Fergus Hume wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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