The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 17”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian and friends move their party to Selby Royal. Dorian is distracted and tense. He faints.
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The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XIV: "A Night of Terror"
by Kirk Munroe
The weather changes Ribault’s plans. Menendez takes advantage of a land route. Rene saves others, but isn't safe himself.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Two: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Chapter 4
by Jonathan Swift
The country described. A proposal for correcting modern maps. The king’s palace; and some account of the metropolis. The author’s way of travelling. The chief temple described.
The Pink Fairy Book
How the Hermit Helped to Win the King’s Daughter
by Andrew Lang
A king advertises that he will wed his daughter to one who can make a ship that will float on both land and sea. Three brothers each have their hand at building such a ship, but the kindness of the youngest allows him success, as he befriends a holy hermit. The group journeys to the kingdom, picking up friends along the way. Unfortunately, the king changes the rules when they arrive, but the man's new friends help him to meet the king’s demands.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 34: Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative to a Young Gentleman Who Now Arrives Upon the Scene; And a New Adventure Which Happened to Oliver.
by Charles Dickens
Miss Rose receives visitors, one of which declares his love for her is solid and lasting. Oliver awakens from a nightmare to see familiar faces.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter IV
by Jane Austen
The clash between sense and sensibility is again shown in this discussion between Elinor and Marianne, and what their views on Edward and Elinor’s relationship are.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXIV
by Jane Austen
An uneasy conversation between Elinor and Lucy as insincerity and jealousy reign.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mariam describes the various personalities staying at Blackwater, including a description of the changes she sees in Laura. Mr. Merriman arrives.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 3: Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Marilla voices her surprise at the arrival of Anne. Anne spends her first night at the Cuthbert house.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 35”
by Mark Twain
Tom's plan helps to complicate Jim's escape.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 8
by Mark Twain
Tom plays hooky from school feeling bad about his lunch with Becky. Tom runs into his friend Joe Harper.
Treasure Island
Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 6: The Captain’s Papers
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim, Officer Dance, and the others arrive at Livesey’s house. Jim shows him the book covered in the oil cloth. They find a log of places where loot was stolen and a map of an island where the treasure is buried.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 7: “The Baron’s Embassy”
by Lewis Carroll
Bruno and Sylvie and My Lady talk to the Baron about the military and then decide to take a walk and have a picnic in the gardens.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 4: A General Survey of the Slave Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
Beyond the City
Chapter XVII: “In Port at Last”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Mrs. Westmacott recounts the story to the Doctor and the Admiral after giving the Admiral his pension papers back. She spent the money that she was going to give to her brother on the Admiral’s papers. Her brother returned to her and was the one who struck her on the head. Harold is able to clear his name, the Admiral does not have to return to sea or move from his villa, both couples get married, and all live a full and happy life.
Main Street
Chapter 8
by Sinclair Lewis
A conversation with Vida greatly affects Carol. Will reassures her that everyone likes her, but advises her to purchase goods from his patient's businesses.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 3: The Negro Chase
by William Wells Brown
Fear is overwhelming Currer after a runaway slave is hunted.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 27
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Hurons discover Uncas has escaped. Magua and the dead woman are discovered in the cave. Magua persuades the Hurons to follow his lead once more.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XX: The Farewell
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey returns to Horton House, and prepares herself for the idea of never more seeing Mr. Weston.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 23: The Dawn Again
by Charles Dickens
Jasper, having arrived in London, returns to his old haunts. Datchery has an interesting conversation with the "Royal Highness the Princess Puffer."
Treasure Island
Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 2: Black Dog Appears and Disappears
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Black Dog enters the inn and asks for an old friend by the name of Billy Bones. By his description, Jim recognizes him as the old sailor staying with them. Billy tries to kill Blackl Dog with his sword and has a stroke. Dr. Livesey cares for Billy.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 17: Philanthropy, Professional and Unprofessional
by Charles Dickens
The Reverend Crisparkle visits with Mr. Honeythunder before stopping by the Staple Inn to see Neville. Grewgious questions Crisparkle about Jasper's whereabouts. Neville becomes acquainted with Tartar.
Moby Dick
Chapter 78: Cistern and Buckets
by Herman Melville
The crew removes the oil from the whales head. Tashtego is nearly lost at sea.
Treasure Island
Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 3: The Black Spot
by Robert Louis Stevenson
After a glass of rum, Billy’s strength is renewed and plans to outrun his pursuers. Jim’s father dies and Jim encounters a blind man who gives Billy a pirate summons. Billy is worried and suffers a fatal stroke.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XI: “A Happy Return to the Bellevite”
by Oliver Optic
Christy takes advantage of Bokes’s knowledge of the Tallahatchie. They find the Bellevite.