39 Steps (Bilingual Version)

Author: (USA) John, Chen Zhijie
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "The 2000-Word World Classics Series" is a collection of literary classics adapted by Western writers. It is rewritten in simple and modern American English while preserving the original spirit, helping readers overcome the barriers of archaic language and lengthy passages in the original works, and opening a new window to easily appreciate the beauty of world literature. This series is rewritten in authentic American spoken English, featuring highly practical vocabulary. Whether it's words, phrases, or grammar, it showcases the characteristics of everyday American language, greatly benefiting middle school students in improving their English reading skills. Modern American English adaptation makes world classics simple; refined vocabulary thoroughly strengthens English ability; bilingual (Chinese-English) side-by-side for convenient and effortless learning; perfect for reading, writing, translation, and exams.
Before World War II, three Prussian spies infiltrated London, planning to assassinate the visiting Greek Prime Minister and provoke a war. Colonel Scard of the British intelligence agency discovered this conspiracy. During surveillance, he was unfortunately killed by the Prussian spies. Before dying, he revealed this secret to Engineer Hanne. With the help of a Scottish young aristocrat and the police, Hanne finally found the spies' operational location, eliminated the Prussian spies, and thus prevented a political assassination, giving Europe valuable time to prepare for war. The storyline is tense and vivid, with simple and smooth language, making it suitable for English beginners.