The Story of Bessie Costrell

Name: The Story of Bessie Costrell
Author: Humphry Mrs. Ward

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Can I read The Story of Bessie Costrell in English as a learner?

Yes — read The Story of Bessie Costrell by Humphry Mrs. Ward 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: 5 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a fading rural village, an aging laborer faces the end of an era as the farm he’s worked on for decades changes hands and loved ones pass away, while his spirited niece Bessie brings warmth amidst the looming uncertainty of their lives.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Humphry Mrs. Ward 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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