A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 16: Still Knitting
by Charles Dickens
Defarge receives warning of a spy in the neighborhood. John Barsad pays a visit to Defarge's wine shop.
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Great Expectations
Chapter 16
by Charles Dickens
Pip begins to suspect Orlick in the attack on his sister.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 8: Oliver Walks to London. He Encounters on the Road a Strange Sort of Young Gentleman.
by Charles Dickens
Outside of London, Oliver becomes acquainted with Jack Dawkins. Oliver is taken to London to meet Fagin.
Beyond the City
Chapter VIII: “Shadows Before”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Mrs. Westmacott becomes more acquainted with the Doctor, until it appears they plan to marry. Clara and Ida decide to convince their father not to marry Mrs. Westmacott by imitating her emancipated dress and liberal beliefs.
Great Expectations
Chapter 41
by Charles Dickens
Herbert returns home prompting Magwitch to leave. Herbert and Pip devise a plan to keep Pip out of harms way.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 32: Of the Happy Life Oliver Began to Lead with His Kind Friends.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver slowly recovers from his wounds. Mr. Losberne and Oliver travel to London. Oliver continues to bond with Mrs. Maylie and Mis Rose.
Great Expectations
Chapter 3
by Charles Dickens
Pip encounters another stranger as he heads back to the marsh.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 41: Containing Fresh Discoveries, and Showing that Surprises, Like Misfortunes, Seldom Come Alone.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver is once again taken to see Mr. Brownlow. Mr. Brownlow and Miss Rose tell Nancy's story to Mrs. Maylie and Mr. Losberne.
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.
Great Expectations
Chapter 52
by Charles Dickens
Pip heads back to the marsh once again.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 33: Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends, Experiences a Sudden Check.
by Charles Dickens
When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 14: Comprising Further Particulars of Oliver's Stay at Mr. Brownlow's, With the Remarkable Prediction Which One Mr. Grimwig Uttered Concerning Him, When He Went Out On An Errand.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver, fearing he will be asked to leave the Brownlow home, requests a favor from Mr. Brownlow. Oliver is sent to run an errand.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 49: Monks and Mr. Brownlow at Length Meet. Their Conversation, and the Intelligence that Interrupts It.
by Charles Dickens
Monks is captured and brought to Mr. Brownlow's home. Details of Monks' life are finally revealed. The search for Mr. Sikes continues.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 42: An Old Acquaintance of Oliver's, Exhibiting Decided marks of Genius, Becoming a Public Character in the Metropolis.
by Charles Dickens
Noah and Charlotte, set to leave for London, encounter Fagin and Barney at the Three Cripples Inn.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 12: In Which Oliver is Taken Better Care of than He Ever Was Before. And In Which the Narrative Reverts to the Merry Old Gentleman and His Youthful Friends.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver awakens in the care of Mrs. Bedwin, Mr. Brownlow's housekeeper. Oliver is greatly affected by a portrait in Mr. Brownlow's home.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter VI
by Jane Austen
Chapter VI is a character study. It consists almost entirely of dialogue between Catherine and Isabella, and can be read as a companion chapter to Chapter III, which has Henry and Catherine interacting in the same style. In Chapter VI we see the development of the dynamic between Catherine and Isabella that will last for all of Book I.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 38: Containing an Account of What Passed Between Mr. and Mrs. Bumble, and Mr. Monks, at Their Nocturnal Interview.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. and Mrs. Bumble meet with Monks.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 6: The Shoemaker
by Charles Dickens
Lucie is reunited with her father.
Beyond the City
Chapter XIII: “In Strange Waters”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Admiral sets out to go back to sea and instead sees a moneylenders advertisement. He decides to borrow the money to pay the enormous debt and ends up in the shabby office of two scam artists. They try to make a deal and the Admiral refuses with the advice of Charles. Charles resolves to take him to Mrs. Westmacott’s lawyer.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 34: Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative to a Young Gentleman Who Now Arrives Upon the Scene; And a New Adventure Which Happened to Oliver.
by Charles Dickens
Miss Rose receives visitors, one of which declares his love for her is solid and lasting. Oliver awakens from a nightmare to see familiar faces.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 31: Involves a Critical Position.
by Charles Dickens
With the police having arrived to assess the situation, Miss Rose and the surgeon attempt to protect Oliver from being connected with the burglary.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 13: Fifty-Two
by Charles Dickens
Carton visits Darnay before his execution.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 9: The Game Made
by Charles Dickens
Cruncher attempts to make amends for the work he has done outside of the bank. Carton wanders through the streets of Paris as he prepares for his visit with Darnay. Darnay's accusers are named in court.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 28: Looks After Oliver, And Proceeds with His Adventures.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver, delirious and alone, seeks assistance after the failed robbery. Brittles is sent to fetch a doctor as well as the authorities.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 7: Monseigneur in Town
by Charles Dickens
Marquis Evremonde, a guest of Monseigneur, is involved in a tragedy outside of Defarge's wine shop.