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.
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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.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 8”
by Mark Twain
Huck hears of his own murder from a passing ferry boat. Huck finds Jim on Jackson Island.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 8: “The Elf-Child and the Minister”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Bellingham, Wilson, Chillingworth attempt to take Pearl away, but Dimmesdale convinces them of Pearl's value to Hester.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLIV: “The Deserted Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
The Jungle
Chapter 13
by Upton Sinclair
Elzibieta's youngest son passes away. Jurgis accepts a job at the fertilizer factory, suffering from physical illness almost immediately. Elzbieta finds work so her remaining sons can return to school.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter VII: “Of Corporal Rufus Smith and His Coming to Cloomber”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Jack meets Corporal Rufus Smith. They visit the General. Rufus reminds the General that they are acquaintances and asks to be his gardener.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter XIII: “The Adventure of the Second Stain”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Lord Bellinger and Trelawney Hope come to Holmes to explain about a stolen document. When Watson tells Holmes that one of his known spies has been murdered, they must solve the case.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 50: The Morrel Family
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Monsieur Morrel's children at their home. During his visit with Maximilian and Julie, he notices the red silk purse and diamond underneith crystal coverings.
Great Expectations
Chapter 7
by Charles Dickens
Pip becomes acquainted with Biddy. Pip is to be sent to the home of Miss Havisham to play.
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.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 3: The Laurence Boy
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo and Meg decision to attend a New Year's Eve party causes quite a commotion.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Tenth, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Pierre Gringoire, currently studying architecture in Paris, is approached by a distraught and unhealthy Claude Frollo. Claude Frollo presents a plan to Gringoire that will allow the condemned Esmeralda to escape death. in turn, Gringoire proposes a plan of his own.
Babbitt
Chapter 28
by Sinclair Lewis
George's relationship with Tanis takes a toll on his marriage, while his liberal opinions put him at odds with his friends.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore describes the interactions between Sir Percival and the two ladies of the house. As he prepares to depart for London he takes an opportunity to speak to Laura regarding her marriage plans.
Crime and Punishment
Part 3, Chapter 4
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Sonia invites Raskolnikov to Marmeladov's funeral. Raskolnikov makes a request of Razumikhin, before teasing him about his feelings for Dunya.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 42: Which Treats of the Osborne Family
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Mr. Osborne makes a deal with the Bullocks. Word of little George reaches the elder Osbourne.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part I”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore continues the story, explaining the initial degree of his involvement in the events related. Sir Percival makes his appearance, addressing the letter passed on to Laura.
Jane Eyre
Chapter III
by Charlotte Brontë
When she wakes, Jane finds herself in her own bedroom, in the care of Mr. Lloyd, the family’s kind apothecary. Bessie is also present, and she expresses disapproval of her mistress’s treatment of Jane. Jane remains in bed the following day, and Bessie sings her a song. Mr. Lloyd speaks with Jane about her life at Gateshead, and he suggests to Jane’s aunt that the girl be sent away to school, where she might find happiness. Jane is cautiously excited at the possibility of leaving Gateshead.Soon after her own reflections on the past in the red-room, Jane learns more of her history when she overhears a conversation between Bessie and Miss Abbott. Jane’s mother was a member of the wealthy Reed family, which strongly disapproved of Jane’s father, an impoverished clergyman. When they married, Jane’s wealthy maternal grandfather wrote his daughter out of his will. Not long after Jane was born, Jane’s parents died from typhus, which Jane’s father contracted while caring for the poor.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Two: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Chapter 5
by Jonathan Swift
Several adventurers that happened to the author. The execution of a criminal. The author shows his skill in navigation.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 94: Maximilian's Avowal
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Noirtier's preparations have helped save Valentine's life.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 18
by Edith Wharton
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 24: The Secret Cave
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
After being left alone on the Island of Monte Cristo, Dantes searches for the treasure of Cardinal Spada.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter VIII: “Statement of Israel Stakes”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A Presbyterian minister gives an authentic account to Jack the narrator.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 38: A Family in a Very Small Way
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rebecca behaves as expected. Little Rawdon makes a new friend. Amelia devotes her time to little George. Amelia is affected by news from Dobbin's Sister.