An excerpt from Marian's diary reveals the events at Limmeridge house after Mr. Gilmore's departure. Laura attempts to free herself from the prospect of marriage by revealing a secret, but Sir Percival's reaction is not as she supposed. Marian shares news of Walter's departure.
The narrator covers the events of the years after Hester’s imprisonment.
Aunt Betsey meets with Mr. Murdstone in order to make a decision about David.
Marian tells of Count Fosco's visit and threats. Walter reveals the circumstances surrounding Anne's birth.
While the party continues, Miriam takes a moonlit walk and is confronted by someone from her past. Noticing her terror, Donatello goes to her and threatens violence on her intruder.
Fort Jefferson and the nearby areas are described including information regarding the natural surroundings, the structure and workings of the fort, and events of historical interest.
Becky's ambition is finally realized. Becky receives assistance from Lord Steyne.
Mina helps the group determine Dracula’s intended destination. They split up in hopes of cataching him before it it too late.
Agnes Grey describes her new position and the family for whom she works.
Osbert becomes acquainted with the Baroness. The deadline for the response to Malcolm approaches.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Chateau d'If, and then heads out to Italy.
Becky's life after Rawdon is told to the reader.
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.
George gets updated on current affairs while Myra sleeps.
As the second part of the voyage begins, Aronnax begins to believe to there is more to Captain Nemo than he originally thought. Aronnax encounters the Argonaut.
Many questions are answered in the history told by Moodie.
A man asks Holmes to investigate the strange behavior of his wife.
After the sudden death of Aunt March, Joe and the Professor inherit Plumfield. The novel closes as Mrs. March celebrates her sixtieth birthday surrounded by her daughters and extended family.
The characteristics of the vampire are defined. The group makes a plan of action. Renfield shows that he has the ability to act in a sane and logical manner.
King Louis XI, in Paris visiting, reviews the crown's expenditures, taking great pride in a specially designed cage in the Bastille. The Truand uprising continues as Gringoire is interrogated by the King.
Old Osborne has plans for little George, attempting to make amends for his previous actions. Amelia makes a friend in order to see George. Dobbin inquires about Amelia.
A biography of George Peacock.
Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.
William and Frances continue their married life together, with continued contact with Hunsden.
Ali, one of the slaves of the Count of Monte Cristo, helps to save Madame Villefort and her son Edward.