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The Vermilion Pencil: A Romance of China
by Homer Lea
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 28 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Amid the ancient monasteries and misty mountains of China, two men ascend the White Cloud Hills, their silent journey shadowed by an ominous calm over the lush river valley and vibrant city below—secrets and romance await beyond the tranquil facade.
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