The Brown Fairy Book
Story of the King Who Would Be Stronger than Fate
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about a king who tries to change the fate of his daughter and instead insures the fate that has been assigned to her.
A fairy tale about a king who tries to change the fate of his daughter and instead insures the fate that has been assigned to her.
With Martha's help, Little Em'ly is finally found.
When the princess goes swimming, she realizes the lake is draining away. The witch-princess who cursed her is ensuring her misery by taking away the lake that was her only joy.
Tommy awakens to a dire situation, awash in the Curlew's wreckage.
Conseil wishes Aronnax a Happy New Year before discussing their extended imprisonment. The Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the tides.
Monks is captured and brought to Mr. Brownlow's home. Details of Monks' life are finally revealed. The search for Mr. Sikes continues.
Brunhild is welcomed home.
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
Holmes calls Watson to witness his last move in a case about the murder of a colonel. His wife is the prime suspect because they were having an argument when he died.
A man knocks on Watson’s door early in the morning and he discovers he has a missing thumb from a murderous attack in the night. They resolve to go see Sherlock Holmes about the case.
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.
The boys wait to take the girls home. The girls come back fully recovered and tease the boys with the fact they caused the accident. Fred’s grandfather warns him that he needs to watch out for girls that are tombys because they cause trouble, however they planned to take the girls with them anyway.
Jekyll seems to be improving, but then refuses visitors. Utterson goes to see Lanyon to find him sickly and unhappy.
The speaker talks of her grief.
Huck and Jim take refuge as a storm rages. The pair make a "ghastly" discovery.
Mr. Douglass makes his way back to St. Michael's, hoping that Master Thomas will intervene on his behalf.
Harold faces destruction when his partner, Mrs. Westmacott’s brother, abandons him with a massive debt that he may never be able to pay back. He tries to take a noble stand for his creditors and Clara vows to stay by him.
Dantes reaches the Island of Tiboulen.
A princess frees a prince trapped by magic in an iron stove, then has to travel far to find him and reclaim him.
Becky Sharp is introduced to Joseph Sedley.
Samuel Meredith recalls some pivotal moments in his life.
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
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.
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.