The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 2: “The Yellow Face”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man asks Holmes to investigate the strange behavior of his wife.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Third, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
The narrator gives a detailed description of Paris and its ever-changing architecture.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 5
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov visits Porfiry Petrovich at the police station, presenting him with a request for the items from the pawnbroker's shop.
Babbitt
Chapter 15
by Sinclair Lewis
In an attempt to be invited into a country club, George and Myra extend a dinner invitation.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Dragon of the North
by Andrew Lang
A youth steals a magic ring from a witch-maiden in order to slay a dragon, but suffers her punishment for the theft.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Reading
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part I”
by Wilkie Collins
An excerpt from Marian's diary reveals the events at Limmeridge house after Mr. Gilmore's departure. Laura attempts to free herself from the prospect of marriage by revealing a secret, but Sir Percival's reaction is not as she supposed. Marian shares news of Walter's departure.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 20
by Mary Shelley
Victor becomes a slave to his fears and destroys his work on the second creature incurring the wrath of the monster. The monster threatens him and Victor decides to continue on with Henry. He dumps the remains of the second creature in the ocean and is accused of a murder committed the night before.
The Iliad
Book 4: The Breach of the Truce, and the First Battle
by Homer
The gods continue to argue amongst themselves while interfering with the lives of mortals.
Dracula
Chapter 26
by Bram Stoker
Mina helps the group determine Dracula’s intended destination. They split up in hopes of cataching him before it it too late.
Agnes Grey
Chapter VII: Horton Lodge
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey describes her new position and the family for whom she works.
The Jungle
Chapter 20
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is unemployable, having been blacklisted. Jurgis eventually finds employment, only to be laid-off in less than two weeks.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 8: "James Joseph Sylvester"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of James Joseph Sylvester.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 26: Artistic Attempts
by Louisa May Alcott
Amy's luncheon with her art class goes badly.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter IX
by Ann Radcliffe
Alleyn reveals his feelings for Mary to Osbert. The Count offers a match for Mary, but she is hesitant to accept.
The Iliad
Book 15: The Fifth Battle at the Ships; and the Acts of Ajax
by Homer
Zeus wakes to view the aftermath of Hera and Poseidon's meddling. Led by Hector, the Trojans continue their advance.
Dracula
Chapter 12
by Bram Stoker
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 5: The Wine-Shop
by Charles Dickens
Lorry and Lucie visit the wineshop of Monsieur Defarge.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 6: “The Reigate Puzzle”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter explains the events that led to the sisters' reunion, as well as the circumstances that brought all three together once more.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 7: "Henry John Stephen Smith"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of Henry John Stephen Smith.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 22: “The Procession”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The majestic procession passes through the marketplace. Hester is disheartened to see the richness and power of Puritan tradition displayed with such pomp. News about Chillingworth worries Hester about her future.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 61: In Which Two Lights are Put Out
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
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.