The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XIV: “Of the Visitor Who Ran Down the Road in the Night-Time”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The General and Rufus are gone and Mordaunt refuses to tell anyone where they are or what has happened to them.
The General and Rufus are gone and Mordaunt refuses to tell anyone where they are or what has happened to them.
Many questions are answered in the history told by Moodie.
A poetic narrative describing Oscar Wilde's experiences in the Reading Gaol.
Rawdon is saddened by his son's departure, Becky however is unaffected. Lord Steyne's suspicions lead him to question Briggs.
Jurgis and Ona finally marry. Ona and Elzbiata are constantly sick, while Antanas develops a cough and open sores from work. The harsh winter in Packingtown intensifies the hardships of the family.
An impoverished young man named Aladdin is recruited by a sorcerer to retrieve a lamp from a booby-trapped magic cave. After the sorcerer attempts to double-cross him, Aladdin keeps the lamp for himself, and discovers that it summons a surly djinn that is bound to do the bidding of the person holding the lamp. With the aid of the djinn, Aladdin becomes rich and powerful and marries princess Badroulbadour. The sorcerer returns and is able to get his hands on the lamp by tricking Aladdin’s wife, who is unaware of the lamp’s importance. Aladdin discovers a lesser, polite djinn is summoned by a ring loaned to him by the sorcerer but forgotten during the double-cross. Assisted by the lesser djinn, Aladdin recovers his wife and the lamp.
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.
A biography of George Peacock.
William tries to find a way to earn a living sufficient for beginning a new life, but finds there are unexpected obstacles.
Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.
Thoreau explores the moral complexities of hunting.
Dorian wakes from peaceful sleep and is confronted by what actions to take after last night’s events. He contacts Alan Campbell to help him conceal what has happened.
Gringoire watches Esmeralda, as she performs for the crowd. A mysterious stranger accuses Esmeralda of sorcery. Quasimodo's participation in the festivities comes to an end.
The author describes the causes for the vaccine and symptoms of smallpox.
The reader is taken to the Indian Empire with the Madras division. Mrs. O'Dowd makes a decision regarding Dobbin and Glorvina. Dobbin makes a request on account of Amelia.
The novel opens with Basil and Lord Henry discussing a painting, as well as the subject of the painting, and theories of art. Basil wants to keep things secret from Lord Henry, but finds that he is unable to do so.
Once again the Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the elements.
By renaming himself upon his arrival in Boston, Chillingworth has hidden his past from everyone except Hester, whom he has sworn to secrecy. He incorporates himself into society in the role of a doctor, and since the townsfolk have very little access to good medical care, he is welcomed and valued. An opportuniy arises when Dimmesdale comes into his care.
After she is taken in by the Rivers siblings, Jane spends three days recuperating in bed. On the fourth day, she feels well again and follows the smell of baking bread into the kitchen, where she finds Hannah. Jane criticizes Hannah for judging her unfairly when she asked for help, and Hannah apologizes. Hannah tells the story of Mr. Rivers, the siblings’ father, who lost most of the family fortune in a bad business deal. In turn, Diana and Mary were forced to work as governesses—they are only at Marsh End (or Moor House) now because their father died three weeks ago. Jane then relates some of her own story and admits that Jane Elliott is not her real name. St. John promises to find her a job.
Caderousse tells Dantes (Abbe Busoni) all of the stories of betrayal during Dantes' arrest.
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
An idle villager experiences some strange events while taking a walk in the mountains.
Monsieur de Villefort visits the Count of Monte Cristo to thank him personally for saving his wife and son.
Caderousse breaks into the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Dr. Van Helsing gives Lucy a blood transfusion. There is an interview with a zoo keeper that describes the escape and recapture of a wolf. Dr. Seward tells of Renfield’s escape and attack on him. Lucy’s mother dies and tells of the horrible events that took place that night.