The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 22: A Gritty State of Things Comes On
by Charles Dickens
Miss Twinkleton pays a visit to London.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 96: The Contract
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Andrea Cavalcanti and Mademoiselle Danglers are to be married at Danglers' house.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XX: “A Very Melancholy Confederate”
by Oliver Optic
Colonel Passford laments his situation to Captain Rombold. Christy is disappointed to see his uncle’s condition.
His Last Bow: A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes
“The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, Part 2”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A continuation of the previous story in which Holmes’s brother visits him and tells him that three pages of the secret submarine plans are missing. The rest of the papers were found with the body of Arthur Cadogen West, however the three missing could enable an enemy to construct the submarine.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 31: In Which Fix, the Detective, Considerably Furthers the Interests of Phileas Fogg
by Jules Verne
With the party now stranded at Fort Kearney, Fix presents a proposal to Phileas. The travelers continue heading east but still do not arrive in time to board the China.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Berenice
by Edgar Allan Poe
Egaeus is greatly affected by the burial of his long-suffering cousin.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 7: Life in the Great House
by Frederick Douglass
With his duties now moved to the Great House Farm, Mr. Douglass experiences another aspect of slave life.
Moby Dick
Chapter 102: A Bower in the Arsacides
by Herman Melville
Ishmael recalls a sperm whale skeleton in Tranque.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Winter Animals
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 2: Treats of Oliver Twist's Growth, Education, and Board.
by Charles Dickens
Having been orphaned at childbirth, young Oliver is left in the care of Mrs. Mann. Mr. Bumble arrives to take Oliver to slightly more hospitable surroundings. After losing a bet, Oliver makes an unusual request.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part 1, Chapter VI
by James Fenimore Cooper
Mulford and Rose talk. He reveals his jealousy over her relationship with Jack Tier, but she reveals that Jack is married. Wallace questions the captain. Spike gives Jack Tier orders.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 72: Madame de Saint-Meran
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eighth, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Esmeralda, having been missing for one month, is discovered by Gringoire in the Tournelle Criminelle. Esmeralda, having been accused of murder and witchcraft, is greatly troubled by the failing health of Captain Phoebus. Gringoire is shocked by the identity of the second defendant.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 2: What We Saw from the Ruined House
by H.G. Wells
The narrator closely observes the Martians while taking refuge in an abandoned house.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 14: Miss Crawley at Home
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Miss Matilda visits Amelia. Sir Pitt presents Becky with a proposition.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 18: Uncle Tom's New Master
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
With Mr. St. Clare gone, Mrs. St. Clare makes a decision about the slaves. Tom's hopes for finding a new, kind master are gone after meeting Simon Legree.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXVII: “Captain Passford Alone in His Glory”
by Oliver Optic
Christy bids goodbye to Bertha as his ship sets sail.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Tiidu the Piper”
by Andrew Lang
A story about how Tiidu went from lazy to industrious, earning himself a nice fortune through persistence.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 12: Of Alexander Crummell
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois tells the story of Alexander Crummell.
The Vampyre
Extract of a Letter, Containing an Account of Lord Byron’s Residence in the Island of Mitylene
by John Polidori
A description of a trip to Greece, and the house in which Byron spent time while there.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 19: The Third Attack
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Abbe has his third attack.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 6: “Pearl”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hester’s one consolation is her daughter, Pearl, who is described in great detail in this chapter.
Moby Dick
Chapter 9: The Sermon
by Herman Melville
Father Mapple delivers his sermon.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 24: During Which Mr. Fogg and Party Cross the Pacific Ocean
by Jules Verne
Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout board the General Grant as they prepare to travel to America. Aouda tells Passepartout of her travels with Phileas. Detective Fix, disappointed by the sudden change of jurisdiction, continues to pursue Phileas and his fellow travelers, resulting in an altercation with Passepartout. Detective Fix finds has a change of heart in regards to Phileas Fogg's wager. Phileas reaches the half-way point.
David Copperfield
Chapter 22: Some Old Scenes, and Some New People
by Charles Dickens
David makes new friends and sees some old acquaintances.