In a Glass Darkly, v. 3/3, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

In a Glass Darkly, v. 3/3

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Level
B2
Words
34,293
Chapters
1
First published
2011
Reading time
about 4 hours
Translation
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This installment features "The Room in the Dragon Volant," a tale of a man who inherits an old house filled with unsettling secrets and a pervasive sense of dread. As he uncovers the dark history of the estate and its former inhabitants, he becomes entangled in a supernatural mystery. The suspenseful plot and descriptive language provide good practice for learners developing their reading fluency and comprehension of atmospheric narratives.

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