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Things

by Alice Duer Miller

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics4 chapters
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CEFR level
C1
Length
4 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

A concerned mother seeks help from a specialist when her once-close relationship with her rebellious seventeen-year-old daughter deteriorates into conflict and profanity. As the doctor visits their peaceful country home, he uncovers the complexities behind generational divides and family bonds.

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Contents

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

02I
03II
04III

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