Stella & Rose's Books

Contents

• A TALE OF TWO CITIES
• Book the First - recalled to Life
• I. The Period
• II. The Mail
• III. The Night Shadows
• IV. The Preparation
• V. The Wine-shop
• VI. The Shoemaker
• Book the Second - The Golden Thread
• I. Five Years Later
• II. A Sight
• III. A Disappointment
• IV. Congratulatory
• V. The Jackal
• VI. Hundreds of People
• VII. Monseigneur in Town
• VIII. Monseigneur in the County
• IX. The Gorgon's Head
• X. Two Promises
• XI. A Companion Picture
• XII. The Fellow of Delicacy
• XIII. The Fellow of No Delicacy
• XIV. The Honest Tradesman
• XV. Knitting
• XVI. Still Knitting
• XVII. One Night
• XVIII. Nine Days
• XIX. An |Opinion
• XX. A Plea
• XXI. Echoing Footsteps
• XXII. The Sea still Rises
• XXIII. Fire Rises
• XXIV. Drawn to the Loadstone Rock
• Book the Third - The Track of a Storm
• I. In Secret
• II. The Grindstone
• III. The Shadow
• IV. Calm in Storm
• V. The Wood-sawyer
• VI. Triumph
• VII. A Knock at the Door
• VIII. A Hand at Cards
• IX. The Game Made
• X. The Substance of the Shadow
• XI. Dusk
• XII. Darkness
• XIII. Fifty-two
• XIV. The Knitting Done
• XV. The Footsteps Die Out for Ever
• OLIVER TWIST
• I. Treats of the Place where Oliver Twist was Born, and of the Circumstances attending his Birth
• II. Treats of Oliver Twist's Growth, Education and Board
• III. Relates how Oliver Twist was very near getting a Place, which would not have been a Sinecure
• IV. Oliver, being offered another Place, makes his first Entry into Public Life
• V. Oliver mingles with new Associates. Going to a a Funeral for the first Time, he forms an unfavourable Notion of his Master's Business
• VI. Oliver, being goaded by the Taunts of Noah, rouses in to Action, and rather astonishes him
• VII. Oliver continues refractory
• VIII. Oliver walks to London. He encounters on the Road a strange sort of young Gentleman
• IX. Containing further Particulars concerning the pleasant old Gentleman, and his hopeful Pupils
• X. Oliver becomes better acquainted with the Characters o f his new Associates; and purchases experience at a high Price. Being a short, but very important chapter, in this History
• XI. Treats of Mr Fang, the Police Magistrate; and furnishes a slight Specimen of his Mode of administering Justice
• XII. 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
• XIII. Some new Acquaintances are introduced to the intelligent Reader; connected with whom various pleasant Matters are related, appertaining to the History
• XIV. Comprising further Particulars of Liver's Stay at Mr Brownlow's with the remarkable Prediction which one Mr Grimwig uttered concerning him, when he went out on an Errand
• XV. Showing how very fond of Oliver Twist the merry old Jew and Miss Nancy were
• XVI. Relates what became of Oliver Twist after he had been claimed by Nancy
• XVII. Oliver's Destiny continuing unpropitious, bring a Great Man to London to injure his Reputation
• XVIII. How Oliver passed his Time in the improving Society of his reputable Friends
• XIX. In which a notable Plan is discussed and determined on
• XX. Wherein Oliver is delivered over to Mr William Sikes
• XXI. The Expedition
• XXII. The Burglary
• XXIII. Which contains the Substance of a pleasant Conversation between Mr Bumble and a Lady; and shows that even a Beadle may be susceptible on some Points
• XXIV. Treats of a very poor Subject. But is a short one, and may be found of Importance in this History
• XXV. Wherein the History reverts to Mr Fagin and Company
• XXVI. In which a mysterious Character appears upon the Scene; and many Things, inseparable from this History, are done and performed
• XXVII. Atones for the Unpoliteness of a former Chapter; which deserted a Lady, most unceremoniously
• XXVIII. Looks after Oliver, and proceeds with his Adventures
• XXIX. Has an introductory Account of the Inmates of the House to which Oliver resorted
• XXX. Relates what Oliver's new Visitors thought of him
• XXXI. Involves a critical Position
• XXXII. Of the happy Life Oliver began to lead with his kind Friends
• XXXIII. Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and his Friends experiences a sudden Check
• XXXIV. Contains some introductory Particulars relative to a young Gentleman who now arrives upon the Scene; and a new Adventure which happened to Oliver
• XXXV. Containing the unsatisfactory Result of Oliver's Adventure; and a Conversation of some Importance between Harry Maylie and Rose
• XXXVI. Is a very short one, and may appear of no great Importance in its Place. But is should be read, notwithstanding, as a Sequel to the last, and a Key to one that will follow when its Time arrives
• XXXVII. In which the Reader may perceive a Contrast, not uncommon in matrimonial Cases
• XXXVIII. Contain g an Account of what passed between Mr and Mrs Bumble, and Mr Monks, at their nocturnal Interview
• XXXIX. Introduces some respectable Characters with whom the Reader is already acquainted, and shows how Monks and the Jew laid their worthy Heads together
• XL. A strange Interview, which is a Sequel to the Last Chapter
• XLI. Containing fresh Discoveries, and showing that Surprises, like Misfortunes, seldom come alone
• XLII. An old Acquaintance of Oliver's, exhibiting decided Marks of Genius, becomes a public Character in the Metropolis
• XLIII. Wherein is shown how the Artful Dodger got into Trouble
• XLIV. The Time arrives for Nancy to redeem her Pledge to Rose Maylie, She fails
• XLV. Noah Claypole is employed by Fagin on a secret Mission
• XLVI. The Appointment kept
• XLVII. Fatal Consequences
• XLVIII. The Flight of Sikes
• XLIX. Monks and Mr Brownlow at length meet. Their Conversation, and the Intelligence that interrupts it
• L. The Pursuit and Escape
• LI. Affording an Explanation of more Mysteries than one, and comprehending a Proposal of Marriage with no Word of Settlement or Pin-money
• LII. Fagin's Last Night alive
• LIII. And Last
• PICKWICK PAPERS
• I. The Pickwickians
• II. The first Day's Journey, and the first Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences
• III. A new Acquaintance. The Stroller's Tale. A disagreeable Interruption, and an unpleasant Encounter
• IV. A Field Day and Bivouac. More new Friends. An Invitation tot eh Country
• V. A short one. Showing, among other Matters how Mr Pickwick undertook to drive, and Mr Winkle to ride; and how they both did it
• VI. An old-fashioned Card-party. The Clergyman's Verses. The Story of the Convict's Return
• VII. How Mr Winkle, instead of shooting at the Pigeon and killing the Crow, shot at the Crow and wounded the Pigeon; how the Dingley Dell Cricket Club played All-Muggleton, and how All-Muggleton dined at the Dingley Dell expense: with other interesting and instructive Matters
• VIII. Strongly illustrative of the Position, that the Course of True Love is not a Railway
• IX. A Discovery and a Chase
• X. Clearing up all Doubts)if any existed) of the Disinterestedness of Mr Jingle's Character
• XI. Involving another Journey, and an Antiquarian Discovery. Recording Mr Pickwick's Determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's
• XII. Descriptive of a very important Proceeding on the Part of Mr Pickwick; no less an Epoch in his Life, than in this History
• XIII. Some Account of Eatanswill; of the State of Parties therein; and of the Election of a Member to serve in Parliament for that ancient, loyal, and patriotic Borough
• XIV. Comprising a brief Description of the company at the Peacock assembled; and a Tale told by a Bagman
• XV. In which is given a faithful Portraiture of two distinguished Persons: and an accurate Description of a Public Breakfast in the House and Grounds: which Public Breakfast leads to the Recognition of an old Acquaintance, and the commencement of another Chapter
• XVI. Too full of Adventure to be briefly described
• XVII. Showing that an Attack of Rheumatism, in some cases, acts as a Quickener to Inventive Genius
• XVIII. Briefly illustrative of two Points; - first, the Power of Hysterics, and, secondly, the Force of Circumstances
• XIX, A pleasant Day, with an unpleasant Termination
• XX. Showing how Dodson and Fogg were Me of Business, and their Clerks Men of Pleasure; and how an affecting Interview took place between Mr Weller and his long-lost Parent; showing also what Choice Spirits assembled at the Magpie and Stump, and what a capital Chapter the next one will be
• XXI. In which the Old Man launches forth into his favourite Theme, and relates a Story about a queer Client
• XXII. Mr Pickwick journeys to Ipswich, and meets with a romantic Adventure with a middle-aged Lady in Yellow Curl Papers
• XXIII. In which Mr Samuel Weller begins to devote his Energies to the Return Match between himself and Mr Trotter
• XXIV. Wherein Mr Peter Magnus grows jealous, and the middle-aged Lady apprehensive, which brings the Pickwickians within the grasp of the Law
• XXV. Showing, among a variety of pleasant Matters, how majestic and impartial Mr Nupkins was; and how |Mr Weller returned Mr Job Trotter's Shuttlecock as heavily as it came. With another Matter, which will be found in its Place
• XXVI. Which contains a brief Account of the Progress of the Action of Bardell against Pickwick
• XXVII. Samuel Weller makes a Pilgrimage to Dorking, and beholds his Mother-in-law
• XXVIII. A good-humoured Christmas Chapter, containing an Account of a Wedding, and some other Sports beside: which although in their way, even as good Customs as Marriage itself, are not quite so religiously kept up in these degenerate Times
• XXIX. The Story of the Goblins who stole a Sexton
• XXX. How the Pickwickians made and cultivated the Acquaintance of a couple of nice Young Me belonging to one of the Liberal Professions; how they disported themselves on the Ice; and how their first Visit came to a conclusion
• XXXI. Which is all about the Law, and sundry Great Authorities learned therein
• XXXII. Describes far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor['s Party, given by Mr Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough
• XXXIII. Mr Weller the elder delivers some Critical Sentiments respecting Literary Composition; and, assisted by his son Samuel, pays a small Instalment of Retaliation to the Account of the Reverend Gentleman with the Red Nose
• XXXIV. Is wholly devoted to a full and faithful Report of the memorable Trial of Bardell against Pickwick
• XXV. In which Mr Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly
• XXVI. The chief features of which, will be found to be and authentic Version of the Legend of Prince Bladud, and a most extraordinary Calamity that befell Mr Winkel
• XXXVII. Honourably accounts for Mr Weller's Absence, by describing a Soiree to which he was invited and went; also relates how hew was entrusted by Mr Pickwick with a Private Mission of Delicacy and Importance
• XXXVIII. How Mr Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire
• XXXIX. Mr Samuel Weller, being entrusted with a Mission of Love, proceeds to execute it; with what success will hereinafter appear
• XL. Introduces Mr Pickwick to a new and no uni8nteresting Scene in the great Frama of Life
• XLI. What befell Mr Pickwick when he got into the Fleet; what Prisoners he saw there; and how he passed the Night
• XLII. Illustrative, like the preceding one, of the old Proverb, that Adversity brings a Man acquainted with strange Bed-fellow. Likewise containing Mr Pickwick's extraordinary and startling announcement to Mr Samuel Weller
• XLIII. Showing how Mr Samuel Weller got into Difficulties
• XLIV. Treats of divers little Matters which occurred in the Fleet, and of Mr Winkle's mysterious Behaviour; and shows how the poor Chancery Prisoner obtained his Release at last
• XLV. Descriptive of an Affecting Interview between Mr Samuel Weller and a Family Party. Mr Pickwick makes a tour of the diminutive World he inhabits, and resolves to mix with it, in future, as little as possible.
• XLVI. Records a touching Act of delicate Feeling, not unmixed with Pleasantry, achieved and performed by Messrs Dodson and Fogg.
• XLVIII. Is chiefly devoted to matters of business and the temporal Advantage of Dodson and Fogg. Mr Winkle re-appears under extraordinary circumstances. Mr Pickwick's Benevolence proves stronger than his Obstinacy.
• XLVIII. Relates how Mr Pickwick with the Assistance of Samuel Weller, essayed to soften the heart of Mr Benjamin Allen, and to mollify the wrath of Mr Robert Sawyer.
• XLIX. Containing the Story of Bagman's Uncle.
• L. How Mr Pickwick sped upon his Mission and how he was reinforced in the Outset by a most unexpected Auxiliary.
• LI. In which Mr Pickwick encounters an old Acquaintance. To which fortunate circumstance the Reader is mainly indebted for matter of thrilling interest herein set down, concerning two great Public Men of might and power.
• LII. Involving a serious Change in the Weller family, and the untimely Downfall of the red-nosed Mr Stiggins.
• LIII. Comprising the final Exit of Mr Jingle and Job Trotter; with a Great Morning of Business in Gray's Inn Square. Concluding with a Double Knock at Mr Perkers Door.
• LIV. Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters. among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History.
• LV. Mr Solomen Pell, assisted by a Select Committee of Coachmen, arranges the affairs of the elder Mr Weller
• LVI. An Important Conference takes place between Mr Pickwick and Samuel Weller, at which his Parent assists. An old Gentleman in a snuff-coloured Suit arrives unexpectedly.
• LVII. In which the Pickwick Club is finally dissolved and everything concluded to the satisfaction of everybody.
• DAVID COPPERFIELD
• Introduction
• Preface
• I. I am Born
• II. I Observe
• III. I have a Change
• IV. I fall into Disgrace
• V. I am sent away from Home
• VI. I enlarge my circle of Acquaintance
• VII. Mr 'First Half' a Salem House
• VIII. My Holidays. Especially one happy Afternoon
• IX. I have a memorable Birthday
• X. I become Neglected, and am Provided for
• XI. I begin life on my own Account and don't like it
• XII. Liking Life on my own Account no better, I form a great Resolution
• XIII. The Sequel of my Resolution
• XIV. My Aunt make sup her mind about me
• XV. I make another Beginning
• XVI. I am a New Boy in more Senses than one
• XVII. Somebody turns up
• XVIII. A Retrospect
• XIX. I look about me, and make a Discovery
• XX. Steerforth's Home
• XXI. Little Em'ly
• XXII. Some old Scenes, and some new people
• XXIII. I corroborate Mr Dick and choose a profession
• XXIV. My first Dissipation
• XXV. Good and Bad Angels
• XXVI. I fall into Captiviity
• XXVII. Tommy Traddles
• XXVIII. Mr Micawber's Gauntlet
• XXIX. I visit Steerforth at his Home, again
• XXX. A Loss
• XXXI. A greater Loss
• xxxii. The Beginning of a Long Journey
• XXXIII. Blissful
• XXXIV. My Aunt astonishes me
• XXXV. Depression
• XXXVI. Enthusiasm
• XXXVII. A little Cold Water
• XXXVIII. A Dissolution of Partnership
• XXXIX> Wickfield and Heep
• XL. The Wanderer
• XLI. Dora's Aunts
• XLII. Mischief
• XLIII. Another Retrospect
• XLIV. Our Housekeeping
• XLV. Mr Dick fulfils my Aunt's Predictions
• XLVI. Intelligence
• XLVII. Martha
• XLVIII. Domestic
• XLIX. I am Involved in Mystery
• L. Mr Peggotty's Dream comes true
• LI. The Beginning of a Longer Journey
• LII. I assist at an Explosion
• LIII. Another Retrospect
• LIV. Mr Micawber's Transactions
• LV. Tempest
• LVI. The New Wound, and the Old
• LVII. The Emigrants
• LVIII. Absence
• LIX. Return
• LX. Agnes
• LXI. I am shown Two Interesting Penitents
• LXII. A Light shines on my Way
• LXIII. A Visitor
• LXIV. A Last Retrospect
• GREAT EXPECTATIONS
• Introduction
• The First Stage of Pip's Expectations
• Chapters 1-19
• The Second Stage of Pip's Expectations
• Chapters 20-39
• The Third Stage of Pip's Expectations
• Chapters 40-59
• APPENDIX: The Cancelled Ending