The Invisible Man
Chapter 20
by H.G. Wells
Griffin recalls the events leading up to his invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 38: Containing an Account of What Passed Between Mr. and Mrs. Bumble, and Mr. Monks, at Their Nocturnal Interview.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. and Mrs. Bumble meet with Monks.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 6: The Shoemaker
by Charles Dickens
Lucie is reunited with her father.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 24: “‘Let Them Laugh’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The children agree to let Dickon’s mother (Mrs. Sowerby) in on the secret of the garden. They tell her of their large appetites and she sends them food. Mary and Colin find it difficult to maintain their charade.
David Copperfield
Chapter 35: My Depression
by Charles Dickens
David admits his feelings for Dora to Miss Betsey, who reacts unexpectedly to the news. David attempts to recoup some money for Miss Betsey. Agnes informs David of her own family's situation.
The Jungle
Chapter 11
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis learns of the "Beef Trust". A harsh winter falls on the city, once again taking a toll on Jurgis and his family. Jurgis misses work after spraining his ankle.
A Little Princess
Chapter 10: The Indian Gentleman
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara is startled into realizing that she looks like the poor children she had seen in her better days.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 13: Sentimental and Otherwise
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 25: The Unknown
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes returns to Marseilles after aquiring a new yacht and all of the Spada treasures.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 11: “The Final Problem”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes arrives at Watson’s home after escaping three murder attempts and a threat from his nemesis Moriarty. Holmes is determined to bring Moriarty to terms in order to uphold justice and make his career.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 28: Looks After Oliver, And Proceeds with His Adventures.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver, delirious and alone, seeks assistance after the failed robbery. Brittles is sent to fetch a doctor as well as the authorities.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 112: The Departure
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo leaves Paris with Maximilian, and then he visits his old house where Mercedes now lives.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 48: In Which the Reader Is Introduced to the Very Best of Company
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky's ambition is finally realized. Becky receives assistance from Lord Steyne.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo watches Esmeralda's performance, wishing to know the identity of her assistant. Having recognized Gringoire, Claude Frollo chastises him about his current occupation. Gringoire informs Claude Frollo of his wife and the strange events which lead to his nuptials.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 4: Mr. Sapsea
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Sapsea asks for Jaspers "opinion as a man of taste".
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 23: "Aegri Somnia" (Latin: "troubled dreams.")
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo discusses his many experiments with Aronnax. As the Nautilus approaches the shore, Captain Nemo becomes overwhelmed with anger.
Physics
Book 7
by Aristotle
The author explains the cause of motion.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 23: Aunt March Settles the Question
by Louisa May Alcott
Mr. Brooke pays a visit to the Marches to make a request of Meg.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 1
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator describes his early life at home with his mother.
The Call of the Wild
Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and Trail
by Jack London
The exhausted sled team arrives at Skaguay, where they meet their new owners.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
Rene Descartes
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of Rene Descartes.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 57: In the Lucerne Patch
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Maximilian visit Valentine at her house secretly.
Main Street
Chapter 3
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 41: In Which Becky Revisits the Halls of Her Ancestors
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky attempts to make a good impression, hoping to benefit from the visit.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 31
by Edith Wharton
Newland discovers that Ellen intends to stay in New York. May informs Newland of a new, unexpected friendship.