The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 57: In the Lucerne Patch
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Maximilian visit Valentine at her house secretly.
Maximilian visit Valentine at her house secretly.
Jehan Frollo discovers a strange scene in his brother's cell. Jehan's request for money is interrupted by the arrival of Maitre Jacques.
William decides to reveal his feelings to Frances.
Hilda wanders into a cathedral and becomes entranced by its magic.
Tildy finally receives the attention she has long desired.
A brief explanation of what the Christmas holiday means to the slave. Mr. Douglass is sent to work for Master Freeland.
As Linton becomes more ill, Edgar admits that he wishes Cathy to be happy, even if it means marrying Linton. When Linton never visits the Grange, Edgar allows Cathy to visit him at the moors.
Holmes is called to investigate a case about a man who shatters busts of Napoleon. When a murder occurs, Holmes must work faster to solve the mystery.
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
Little Bear looks in a schoolhouse window and scares the children.
Passepartout, devoted to the completion of his master's objective, insists on helping the crew of the Rangoon in an attempt to expedite the voyage. Unable to locate a relative in Hong Kong, Aouda decides to accompany Phileas to Europe. Detective Fix is further agitated by the travelers' reserving of space on the Carnatic.
Monsieur Danglers visits the Count of Monte Cristo for financial advice.
George, having recently returned from vacation, resolves to conduct himself differently in the coming year.
Newland warns Ellen about the possible outcome of the divorce.
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
The narrator leaves New York City and heads to Paris with his new friend. After spending a good deal of time together, they part company and the narrator heads for Boston.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Monsieur Morrel's children at their home. During his visit with Maximilian and Julie, he notices the red silk purse and diamond underneith crystal coverings.
The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life.
The narrator finds a boarding house for “colored people” and becomes acquainted with the local black citizens.
The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
The narrator describes the birds (in particular the bobolinks and the yellow-billed cuckoo) and their migrating routes. He also talks about the different fruit and trees found along the Indian River.