The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 39: The Guests
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert prepares his home for the Count of Monte Cristo.
Albert prepares his home for the Count of Monte Cristo.
Abbe tells Dantes of a secret treasure.
Jo, now in New York, writes her family to tell them of her experiences.
The adventures of King Peridor.
Darnay is arrested after arriving in Paris and is held "in secret".
Agnes Grey narrates her family background and the circumstances that led to her employment as a governess.
The men of Vanity Fair say their farewells as the depart for battle.
The narrators vanity puts him in an embarrassing situation.
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
The narrator describes the Ward’s heron and his experiences looking for them.
Bored with married life, Newport decides to visit an old friend.
Monsieur de Morcerf is on trial.
Dantes is taken to Chateau d'If, despite the promise Villefort made to him.
After the conclusion of the dinner party, George makes a confession to Myra.
A change of disguises allows Uncas to escape a dire fate. Hawkeye trusts that the Huron’:s superstitions will save Gamut.
A prince seeks immortality and finds three different kingdoms in which the kings cannot die until they perform a certain task. He finally finds the queen of life and death in the Land of Immortality.
Malcolm reveals an important secret to the Baroness. Various relationships face the strictures of society, dependent upon class and status to survive.
In this chapter, Mrs. Jennings emerges as a much more caring, sympathetic person than she has before.
Marian tells of Count Fosco's visit and threats. Walter reveals the circumstances surrounding Anne's birth.
Noah meets with Fagin and is given his first job.
Noticing that Hilda’s light has gone out, Kenyon worries for her safety.
The author's speech at the Atlanta Exposition allows for even more opportunity for increased exposure and development of the Tuskegee Institute, but the it is not without it's detractors.
Carol spends a day at the lake accompanied by the Dyers, Erik, Cy Bogart, and Fern Mullins. Carol, jealous of Maud's affection for Erik, is happy to accept an invitation to go out on the lake. Mrs. Bogart's concerns are ignored by Carol, who later meets Erik at Harry Haydock's party. Erik's admission leaves Carol feeling confused and uncomfortable.
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.
As the second part of the voyage begins, Aronnax begins to believe to there is more to Captain Nemo than he originally thought. Aronnax encounters the Argonaut.