Moby Dick
Chapter 48: The First Lowering
by Herman Melville
The crew board the harpoon boats. New crew members make their presence known.
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The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 16: The Exodus from London
by H.G. Wells
Violence erupts in London as people attempt to escape the Martian attack.
Crime and Punishment
Part 5, Chapter 3
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Luzhin accusations of theft anger Katerina, whose attempt to clear Sonia's name only further implicates her. Lebezyatnikov's appearance signals an end to Luzhin's deceptive plan. The Marmeladovs are evicted.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 9: "Thomas Penyngton Kirkman"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of Thomas Penyngton Kirkman.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 46: Under the Umbrella
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo and Professor Bhear divulge their true feelings to one another.
The Jungle
Chapter 3
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis gets a job at Packingtown. Jurgis witnesses the processes inside a beef and pork packing plant.
David Copperfield
Chapter 14: My Aunt Makes up Her Mind About Me
by Charles Dickens
Aunt Betsey meets with Mr. Murdstone in order to make a decision about David.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Conclusion
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau concludes the work by criticizing conformity in society.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 30: The Fifth of September
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
M. Morrel is saved from bankruptcy.
David Copperfield
Chapter 44: Our Housekeeping
by Charles Dickens
Dora and David begin their life's together.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XII: “A Stroll on the Pincian”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
While taking a walk, Hilda and the sculptor spot Donatello and notice his unhappiness.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 10: The Substance of the Shadow
by Charles Dickens
Dr. Manette's own account of his imprisonment is read in court. Darnay's fate is sealed by the actions of his father and uncle.
Crime and Punishment
Part 5, Chapter 1
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Luzhin, realizing his engagement with Dunya is ending, regrets his decisions.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 3: “On the Beach at Daytona”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator describes his stay on Daytona Beach and what he saw there — from birds to plays to scenery.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 12: A Night with Durdles
by Charles Dickens
While proceeding to the Cathedral late at night, Jasper and Durdles secretly observe the behavior of Crisparkle and Neville. Jasper recalls an odd experience he had at the crypt while Durdles later experiences something strange himself.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 9: Meg Goes to Vanity Fair
by Louisa May Alcott
Meg's stay with the Moffats introduces her to the life of a young lady.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 14: The South Pole
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo arrives at the South Pole. Conseil and Aronnax make their final observations of the remote area.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 9: Birds in the Bush
by Charles Dickens
With rumors of the previous nights events spreading throughout the town, Helena goes to her brother to find out the truth. Mr. Grewgious pays a visit to Rosa in order to discuss pertinent legal matters.
Flappers and Philosophers
The Offshore Pirate
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ardita rebels against her uncle, who wishes her to behave as a respectable lady. He leaves her alone, and the ship is taken by Carlyle and his group of pirates. Things aren't all as they seem.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 24: In Which Mr. Osborne Takes Down the Family Bible
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Dobbin delivers a letter to George.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 10
by George Eliot
The robbery continues to bring kindness and sympathy to Silas' door. Godrey looks forward to seeing Nancy once again, but still worries that Dunstan will return to Raveloe.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 45: The Rain of Blood
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Bertuccio finishes telling his story for why he fears the house Auteuil to the Count of Monte Cristo. The Count and Bertuccio then return to the house in Paris.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 3: “The Stockbroker’s Clerk”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a case involving a man that is lured away from his place of business and is caught up in strange activity.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 3
by Emily Brontë
Zillah leads Mr. Lockwood to a room where Mr. Heathcliff allows no one to stay. Mr. Lockwood has two nightmares while sleeping in this room; he awakens Mr. Heathcliff when he screams during his nightmare.
The Professor
Chapter 22
by Charlotte Brontë
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.