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The City of the Dead

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Reads 17,719
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Parts 37
Time 7h 57m

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Emerald Clemon's life is turned upside down when she is abducted by pirates. After becoming a member of the crew, Emerald is forced to face the dangerous obstacles of the sea. But what happens when lives get in the way? The immortal captain of the ship, Blackbeard, is starting to lose his immortality - and now Emerald has a chance to gain immortality herself. Her journey points to the City of the Dead, where mysteries and danger await her. It's going to be an unforgettable journey filled with danger, mermaids, monsters and the sea - with her own life at stake, it's something that will change her forever.

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