Master Humphrey's Clock Chapter One, part one - Master Humphrey From His Clock-Side / Introduction to the Giant Chronicles
In which a solitary, misshapen old man named Master Humphrey introduces himself and his cherished old clock, sharing the quiet joys and friendships that fill his retired life in a venerable London sub...
4 Juli 34min
Master Humphrey's Clock Dedication and Prefaces
In which an earnest author, much like a devoted clockmaker, sets forth his humble hopes that the ticking tales of Master Humphrey and his acquaintances might charm readers of all conditions, offering ...
3 Juli 9min
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Chapter 23 - The Dawn Again
In which a solitary figure revisits a shadowed past and embarks on a perilous journey of the mind, attended by a mysterious companion whose watchful presence unveils secrets amid the ancient precincts...
2 Juli 53min
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Chapter 22 - A Gritty State of Things Comes On
In which we are introduced to the punctiliously ordered chambers and garden of the seafaring Mr. Tartar, who graciously welcomes Rosa and Helena, fostering new alliances and cautious schemes to shield...
1 Juli 50min
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Chapter 21 - A Recognition
In which the dawn breaks quietly on a scene of anxious but hopeful visitations, as Mr. Crisparkle, Mr. Grewgious, and Miss Rosa Bud convene to confer on delicate matters, their discourse unexpectedly ...
1 Juli 15min
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Chapter 20 - A Flight
In which the gentle Rosa, trembling under a cloud of dread from a fearful declaration, takes sudden flight from Cloisterham to seek refuge with her steadfast guardian in the bustling heart of London. ...
30 Juni 30min
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Chapter 19 - The Shadow on the Sun-dial
In which a summer’s day in Cloisterham finds the quiet solitude of a garden abruptly stirred by an unwelcome encounter between Miss Rosa Bud and the sombre, possessive Mr. Jasper, whose fervid declara...
30 Juni 21min
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Chapter 17 - Philanthropy, Professional and Unprofessional
In which Mr. Crisparkle finds himself navigating the uneasy terrain of philanthropy’s public posturings and private rancours, before returning to offer steadfast counsel and companionship to the belea...
29 Juni 42min
