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.
Holmes is contacted by Violet Smith. When she is followed by a strange man in a bicycle, Holmes decides to get to the bottom of it. When Violet is abducted, Holmes goes after the cyclist and discovers they’re both on the same side. Holmes tracks down the killers.
Christy offers up the services of his own men in place of the missing sailors.
Bute mourns his loss. Mrs. Bute catches Miss Horrocks in the act. Sir Pitt's health takes a downturn forcing young Pitt to make a decision.
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.
The narrator makes a request to the reader.
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.
A more in-depth description of the daily experiences and general treatment of the Plebe at West Point.
Monsieur de Villefort visits the Count of Monte Cristo to thank him personally for saving his wife and son.
The girls awake Christmas morning to find gifts from their mother, and decide to help out a less fortunate family.
Caderousse breaks into the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.
Dantes begins his friendship with the mad abbe.