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Mar 2023
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817. Parson’s Pleasure by Roald Dahl (Le...

Luke Thompson
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Learn English with another short story. This time it's Parson's Pleasure by Roald Dahl, which is an intriguing tale of a dodgy antiques dealer with a nasty twist. Learn vocabulary while you enjoy a fascinating story.

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