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6 Ratings

3.8

Duration
0H 14min
Language
English
Format
Category

Short stories

How does picking up a piece of string lead to a poor old man’s death? Find out in this Guy de Maupassant tale, narrated by actor Cornelius Garrett.

© 2010 Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook): 9781609980719

Release date

Audiobook: November 1, 2010

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