The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 9: “The Greek Interpreter”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Mycroft Holmes and tells him of his strange encounter. Sherlock Holmes then becomes involved because of his brother’s laziness.
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The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 2: The Fidgit's Story
by Hugh Lofting
Having gained a greater understanding of shellfish languages, Doctor Dolittle transcribes the Fidgit's life story.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 7: The Examination
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Villefort questions Dantes and makes a serious discovery.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLIII
by Jane Austen
In this chapter, Mrs. Jennings emerges as a much more caring, sympathetic person than she has before.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXXIII: “Pictured Windows”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello and Kenyon continue on their journey and comment on their natural surroundings.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 43: Wherein is Shown How the Artful Dodger Got Into Trouble.
by Charles Dickens
Noah meets with Fagin and is given his first job.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 15: In Which Rebecca’s Husband Appears for a Short Time
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky's refusal is explained. Sir Pitt's discovery sends him into a rage.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 49: In Which We Enjoy Three Courses and a Dessert
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Lord Steyne makes a strong suggestion to Lady Blanche. Becky meets a sympathetic party and continues to make a positive impression.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 8: "Mobilis in Mobili"
by Jules Verne
The three men find themselves in strange, but hospitable surroundings.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XIII: "Arrival of Jean Ribault"
by Kirk Munroe
The men are interrupted in their departure by the arrival of ships. Later even more ships arrive, with good news. Unfortunately there is also the arrival of bad news, as the Spanish ships are not far behind.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 21
by Emily Brontë
Three years later Nelly and Cathy visit Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff wishes Linton and Cathy to fall in love and marry. After Edgar finds out about their visit he forbids Cathy have any contact with Linton, which drives her to begin writing secret letters to him. Nelly finds Linton's letters to Cathy, destroys them, and does not tell Edgar.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 14: "The Hole that Ran to China"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLIV: “The Deserted Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XL: “Hilda and a Friend”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
After Hilda receives the priest’s blessing, she is reunited with Kenyon.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 2: A New Proposition from Captain Nemo
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 8: Dead London
by H.G. Wells
The narrator proceeds into London, encountering the aftermath of the diminished Martian presence.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XXII
by Jane Austen
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 2
by Jack London
Humphrey awakens to find himself aboard the Ghost, a seal-hunter headed for Japan. The cook, Thomas Mugridge, explains the current situation aboard ship.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XVIII: “Governor Pyncheon”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The narrator directly addresses the Judge as if he were merely sleeping.
Babbitt
Chapter 33
by Sinclair Lewis
A sudden illness brings Myra and George closer. George receives another invitation to join the Good Citizen's League.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 3
by Stephen Crane
The regiment continues moving towards imminent battle. Henry comes across the body of a dead soldier. Wilson, expecting to die in battle, gives Henry a package to take to his family.
Florida Trails
Chapter I: “Going South With the Warblers”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator is surprised when he comes across a myrtle warbler.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 99: The Law
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Madame Danglers visits Villefort to talk to him about Andrea.
The Iliad
Book 23: Funeral Games in Honour of Patroclus
by Homer
Patroclus appears to Achilles in a dream. Following the burial, a series of games is held in Patroclus' honor.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 33: “Sixth Century Political Economy”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee compares Dowley’s wages in his kingdom to those in Arthur’s kingdom. The guests are confused at the concept of real wages and the Yankee talks of trade unions. The Yankee talks about the cruelty of stoning and warns them that they may be stoned for breaking the law.