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A matter of chance / David A. Hill.

By: Hill, David A, 1952-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Cambridge English readersLevel 4: Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1999Description: 76 p. : map ; 20 cm.ISBN: 0521775523; 9780521775526.Subject(s): Readers | English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers | Language readers | Thriller | Fiction for Emergent ReadersDDC classification: 428.6 HIL Summary: This text is part of a new series of original fiction, specially written for learners of English. Graded into six levels - from elementary to advanced - the stories provide easy and enjoyable reading on a wide range of contemporary topics and themes.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 428.6 HIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 38888000861140
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Cambridge English Readers is an award-winning series of original fiction readers for learners of English, offering exciting reading from Starter to Advanced levels. Paul Morris's happy life in Italy changes when his wife dies suddenly. He develops a relationship with Sandra, a friend at work, but everything is not as it seems. How can Sandra afford such an expensive car? And why does she keep making mysterious phone calls? Soon Paul is involved in international crime and a thrilling car chase across Europe.Paperback-only version. Also available with Audio CDs including complete text recordings from the book. Contains adult material which may not be suitable for younger readers.

This text is part of a new series of original fiction, specially written for learners of English. Graded into six levels - from elementary to advanced - the stories provide easy and enjoyable reading on a wide range of contemporary topics and themes.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Chapter 1 The roof-tile (p. 7)
  • Chapter 2 Jacky (p. 8)
  • Chapter 3 Sandra (p. 13)
  • Chapter 4 A weekend in the country (p. 17)
  • Chapter 5 Mystery in Switzerland (p. 22)
  • Chapter 6 The summer holidays (p. 25)
  • Chapter 7 Getting in deeper (p. 30)
  • Chapter 8 Preparations (p. 34)
  • Chapter 9 Into France (p. 38)
  • Chapter 10 An unhappy drive (p. 41)
  • Chapter 11 A story is told (p. 45)
  • Chapter 12 A bad morning (p. 52)
  • Chapter 13 The farmhouse (p. 57)
  • Chapter 14 Escape (p. 62)
  • Chapter 15 South across France (p. 68)
  • Chapter 16 A motorway chase (p. 70)
  • Chapter 17 Life now (p. 74)