Martin Chuzzlewit Chapter 2
In which the quiet charms of an autumnal Wiltshire village set the scene for the introduction of Mr Pecksniff, a man of zealous morality and architectural pretensions, along with his two contrasting d...
7 Apr 39min
Martin Chuzzlewit Chapter 1
In which the venerable history of the Chuzzlewit family is traced with a mingling of reverence and irony, revealing a lineage rich in ancient honour, curious anecdotes, and noble if sometimes dubious ...
6 Apr 15min
Martin Chuzzlewit Preface
In which the reader is introduced to a varied company of characters, their foibles and fortunes beginning to weave a tapestry of human nature and society. Amidst lively settings and earnest discourse,...
6 Apr 5min
Barnaby Rudge Chapter 81
In which the once cheerful Mr Haredale, burdened by sorrow and forebodings, returns to his desolate ancestral home to confront a man whose presence stirs fierce and bitter memories. Their encounter, c...
5 Apr 23min
Barnaby Rudge Chapter 82
In which the fates of the various personages are gently unfolded in the quiet aftermath of tumultuous events, revealing the fortunes and misfortunes that befall them as their lives settle into new cou...
5 Apr 18min
Barnaby Rudge Chapter 79
In which the tidied façade of the Golden Key conceals a house steeped in sorrow, where old friendships and long-standing affections are tenderly renewed amidst talks of forgiveness and future hopes. M...
4 Apr 22min
Barnaby Rudge Chapter 78
In which a father, steeped in melancholy and perplexity, contemplates the burdens of misfortune and unexpected prospects, whilst his son returns from distant lands bearing wounds and hopeful resolve. ...
4 Apr 15min
Barnaby Rudge Chapter 80
In which the locksmith, having refreshed himself and settled into a cosy tea-time with his wife, Dolly, and Joe, enjoys a heartwarming and jovial afternoon filled with affectionate recollections and g...
4 Apr 19min
