Great Expectations
Chapter 51
by Charles Dickens
Pip confronts Jaggers concerning Estella's parents.
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 39: Introduces Some Respectable Characters With Whom the Reader is Already Acquainted, and Shows How Monks and the Jew Laid Their Worthy Heads Together.
by Charles Dickens
Nancy overhears a conversation between Monks and Fagin, prompting her to pay a visit to Mrs. Maylie.
David Copperfield
Chapter 6: I Enlarge My Circle of Acquaintance
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Creakle gives a warning to David. David meets some of the other boys at the school.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 10: The Substance of the Shadow
by Charles Dickens
Dr. Manette's own account of his imprisonment is read in court. Darnay's fate is sealed by the actions of his father and uncle.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 21: Echoing Footsteps
by Charles Dickens
Lorry visits the Darnays with some unsettling news. The Defarges lead a mob into the Bastilles.
Great Expectations
Chapter 33
by Charles Dickens
Estella's visit fills Pip with optimism.
The Prince
Chapter 3: Concerning Mixed Principalities
by Niccolo Machiavelli
A discussion of the difficulties of running a new principality, as opposed to a hereditary principality.
Great Expectations
Chapter 55
by Charles Dickens
Pip remains loyal to Magwitch, as Herbert and Wemmick both prepare to marry their fiancees.
Great Expectations
Chapter 13
by Charles Dickens
Joe visits Satis House to finish Pip's papers. Pip is angry at the current turn of events.
David Copperfield
Chapter 14: My Aunt Makes up Her Mind About Me
by Charles Dickens
Aunt Betsey meets with Mr. Murdstone in order to make a decision about David.
David Copperfield
Chapter 30: A Loss
by Charles Dickens
David pays a visit to Mr. Omer while in Yarmouth, hearing news of Little Em'ly's changed behavior. At the Peggotty house, David finds that Mr. Bargis' health is in decline.
David Copperfield
Chapter 58: Absence
by Charles Dickens
David eventually settles abroad, where he finally begins to come to terms with past events.
The Call of the Wild
Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and Trail
by Jack London
The exhausted sled team arrives at Skaguay, where they meet their new owners.
Great Expectations
Chapter 45
by Charles Dickens
While in hiding, Pip is told of Compeyson's return.
Great Expectations
Chapter 17
by Charles Dickens
Biddy and Pip become closer. Biddy gives Pip a warning.
Great Expectations
Chapter 26
by Charles Dickens
Pip has dinner with Jaggers. Jaggers warns Pip about Drummle.
Great Expectations
Chapter 58
by Charles Dickens
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.
Great Expectations
Chapter 37
by Charles Dickens
Pip gives anonymous assistance to Herbert.
David Copperfield
Chapter 62: A Light Shines on My Way David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens
Agnes and David's relationship continues to flourish.
Great Expectations
Chapter 35
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns home for his sister's funeral. Pip makes a pledge to a skeptical Biddy.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 11: A Picture and a Ring
by Charles Dickens
Edwin Drood visits the Staple Inn, where he is invited to stay for dinner. Grewgious bestows a valuable gift upon Edwin.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 14: When Shall These Three Meet Again?
by Charles Dickens
Christmas Eve and the dinner party to make peace between Neville and Edwin is at hand. Edwin has a strange and troubling conversation with a woman on the streets of Cloisterham. A great storm descends upon the town.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 10: Smoothing the Way
by Charles Dickens
Reverend Crisparkle and his mother discuss Neville's behavior the night before. The Reverend encounters Neville and Helena by the river. Reverend Crisparkle is determined to bring a peaceful end to the current feud.
Great Expectations
Chapter 25
by Charles Dickens
Pip continues to become acquainted with the Wemmick's, Pockets', and Jaggers.
Great Expectations
Chapter 27
by Charles Dickens
Joe visits Pip in London. Pip is informed of Estella's return to Satis House.