A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 4: Calm in Storm
by Charles Dickens
Dr. Manette persuades the tribunal to keep Darnay alive. A new position allows Dr. Manette to keep an eye on Darnay.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 17: The Abbe's Chamber
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Abbe teaches Dantes all he knows, and the two form a plot for escape.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 86: The Trial
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Morcerf is on trial.
The Professor
Chapter 17
by Charlotte Brontë
William learns more of Mdlle. Herni's past and her plans for the future.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XXVI
by Jane Austen
Catherine, Eleanor and Henry try to speculate about how Frederick Tilney will handle his apparent engagement to Isabella. The General proposes that the group take a trip to visit Henry at his Woodston home.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part VI”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter speaks to Mrs. Clements. She reveals Anne's actions during the time at Blackwater and leading up to her mysterious disappearance.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 2: I Hear of the Great Naturalist
by Hugh Lofting
Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found.
Moby Dick
Chapter 98: Stowing Down and Clearing Up
by Herman Melville
Ishmael finishes up his description of the processing of whale oil.
Beowulf
Chapter 39
by Francis Barton Gummere
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 27
by Emily Brontë
As Edgar's health fades, Heathcliff worries that Linton will die before Edgar. He imprisons Cathy and Nelly after he convinces them to visit, and will not release Cathy until she marries Linton. Nelly is kept prisoner for five days.
Florida: Essays and Poems
The Everglades
by Clifton Johnson
The author describes the charm and allure of the Florida Everglades, including the Indian inhabitants.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 14: “How Gunther Outwitted Brunhild”
by James Baldwin
Gunther outwits Brunhild.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 22: “Crossing the Line”
by Lewis Carroll
Arthur and Lady Muriel prepare for Captain Lindon’s arrival.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part III”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore details the circumstances surrounding the creation of the marriage contract and the financial state of Miss Fairlie's affairs. He meets Walter, who seems much altered from the man he was.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 32: “Dowley’s Humiliation”
by Mark Twain
Dowley boasts of his success in financial matters and once the shop clerk has produced the bill (for the banquet) to the Yankee, the Yankee pays him in full and includes a sizeable tip. Dowley’s pride is wounded.
The Prince
Chapter 20: Are Fortresses, and Many Other Things to Which Princes Often Resort, Advantageous or Hurtful?
by Niccolo Machiavelli
The many methods employed to maintain power, and which are most effective.
Babbitt
Chapter 4
by Sinclair Lewis
George's assignment at the advertising agency leaves him feeling unsatisfied. George reaps the benefits of having advised Archibald Purdy in a real estate matter.
The Tragedy of MacBeth
Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Banquo ponders the prophecies of the witches as he waits for the coronation. Macbeth makes plans for Banquo and Fleance.
A Little Princess
Chapter 6: The Diamond Mines
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
In one of Captain Crewe's letters, he reveals an interesting story causing much excitement in all the girls.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 28
by James Fenimore Cooper
Magua visits the Delaware in search of Cora. Magua attempts to turn the Delaware against Hawkeye.
The Wind in the Willows
Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears
by Kenneth Grahame
The Water Rat informs Toad that Toad Hall has been taken over. Badger comes up with a plan to save Toad Hall.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 14
by Edith Wharton
Newland is approached by Ned as he leaves the theater. Newland accepts an invitation from friends, hoping to come into contact with the Countess.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Visitors
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau describes the many visitors who have entered his home.
The Four Million
"After Twenty Years"
by O. Henry
A long planned meeting between old friends has unexpected consequences.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Preface and Introduction
by Mark Twain
The preface is a disclaimer signed by the author. In the introduction/explanation, the stranger tells the narrator his story of being a yankee in Connecticut.