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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 5, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Raskolnikov decides not to meet his friend until he has gone through with his crime, if he does ever commit it. After drinking, he falls asleep in a grassy area nearby. He dreams of an event in his childhood where he saw a group of peasants delight in beating an old mare to death. In his dream a young boy cries out against the sadistic act, and cuddles the mare's head in his hands before his father drags him away. Raskolnikov awakes in a cold sweat. On a whim, while heading home, he walks by the Haymarket, where he happens to see the mean Pawnbroker's sister, Lizaveta, talking with a salesman. Raskolnikov agrees to meet the salesman at 7pm on the following day, confirming to Raskolnikov that the pawnbroker will be home alone on the following evening. He walks home stricken with horror while reflecting on the event, feeling as though the crime were manifesting itself in front of him. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 3, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The Time Traveller climbs onto his machine and pushes the “forward” lever a little. He felt a lurch and dizzy sensation and pulled the lever back to its original spot… 5 hours had passed. He then decided to push the lever all the way forward and proceeded to watch the sun and moon revolve around him. The lab soon disappeared, and he sees the sky and hazy buildings pass in front of his eyes. He is very excited, but soon starts to wonder what will happen when he stops the machine – what if there is a solid object where he is currently positioned. He grows afraid and pulls the lever back and is then flung forward through the air with the machine. The Time Traveller finds himself in the middle of a hailstorm. When it passes, he sees a giant statue of a white “sphinx” on a bronze pedestal. He starts to become fear for what has happened to mankind. He notices large buildings around him, and as he turns towards the Time Machine, he sees some strange figures standing in rich robes watching him. One of them approaches him and the time traveller remarks that he is very frail and small, but beautiful.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...One of the most influential pieces of fiction of all time, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, sees a Victorian scientist send himself forward to the year 802,701 AD. He is delighted to find that suffering has been replaces by beauty and happiness, and a "new man", the Eloi, has descended from man.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 4, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: On his walk Raskolnikov decides that he will not let his sister marry the man his mother wrote about. He will not let his sister suffer to benefit him. Luzhin sounds disrespectful, and Raskolnikov starts to hate the man. He stops these thoughts when he sees an older drunk man pursuing a younger woman who is drunk and seems to have had her clothes ruffled by something or someone. Raskolnikov calls out the man, and a policeman intervenes. Raskolnikov talks to the officer and convinces him to get the girl back to her home, and to not let the older drunk man anywhere near her. The girl eventually goes away, and the policeman and old drunken man follow her. Raskolnikov thinks that the policeman will let the older man “have the girl” as soon as he is out of sight. He then realises that he has been walking towards the hold of his “best friend” from University, Razmuikhin, whom he has not seen in four months…SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 3, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The next morning, Raskolnikov is awakened by the maid Natasya who brings him a letter from his mother. Natasya tells him that the Landlord is going to try and evict him for his late rent payments. In the letter, his mother tells him about his sister, Dunya's, time as a maid working for the Svidrigailov family. Dunya was trying to help make some money for the family, but her employer Svidrigailov made advances towards her and ruined her reputation in the village. His sister has accepted the marriage proposal of a man names Pytor Petrovich Luzhin, who wants to marry her because she is poor, and he wants to “save” her. After reading the letter, Raskolnikov's face is covered with tears, and he decides to take a walk to reflect on its contents, talking to himself like a madman or a drunk. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The following week, the Narrator returns to the Time Traveller's home for dinner. The guests include a couple of guests form the previous week, and some new men. They have been told to start dinner without their host. When the host eventually arrives, he is incredibly dusty and dishevelled. He drinks some champagne, and then goes to wash himself, insisting that no one asks him any questions until he is ready. The Narrator suggests that the man has been time traveling, and the other guests make some jests and sarcastic remarks in reply. When the time Traveller returns, he asks the men to follow him into the lounge where he starts to tell his story… SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...One of the most influential pieces of fiction of all time, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, sees a Victorian scientist send himself forward to the year 802,701 AD. He is delighted to find that suffering has been replaces by beauty and happiness, and a "new man", the Eloi, has descended from man.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Inside the bar, Raskolnikov meets a drunk man who looks like a retired government official. The Man's appearance has suffered as a result of his drinking habits. Although his clothes are ruinous, the man manages to maintain an air of dignity about him. The man heads over to Raskolnikov, and proceeds to tell his life story. He claims his drunkenness and says that he is married to a man of a noble background. She married him out of desperation after her first marriage ended in ruin. The man had a daughter of his own, named Sonya, who has become a sex worker to support her family. The man, Marmeladov, managed to get his old job back in the civil service, but he lost it in a fit of drunkenness, and he hasn't been home in 5 days. Throughout his story, Marmeladov flits between self-reproach and justification of his state. He leaves the tavern to finally head home with Raskolnikov. The man Marmeladov's home is a in a sorry state, his children and wife are starving. When Marmeladov enters, his wife grabs and scolds him, and the other tenants come to mock the couple. As Raskolnikov leaves, he leaves them some money he had in his pocket. He distains the Marmeladov family, especially for forcing Sonya to sacrifice herself to support them.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: A young man leaves his boarding house by the back stairs, not wanting to see his landlady, to whom he is in debt. The man has fallen into a state of nervous depression akin to hypochondria and so avoids people. As he leaves, the young man's thoughts turn to an extreme act that he is thinking about committing. He thinks that he isn't capable of doing it as he can't even face his landlady about his late rent. The young man is tall and handsome, with dark hair and fine dark eyes. The young man wears tattered clothes and looks like he could be homeless and the young man feels no embarrassment about his appearance. He walks, in a trace like state while reflecting on the act that he is planning to commit. He is at the moment doing a "test run," and arrives at his destination, the home of Alyona Ivanovna, a pawnbroker. As he walks up the stairs he takes in the scene, and notes that the German clerk that used to live there has moved out, making is act easier to commit. The Pawnbroker is a very old woman with a chicken leg like neck. Her home is full of ugly furniture, but it is all immaculately clean, thanks to the work of the woman's younger sister. The woman treats the young man, Raskolnikov, poorly and reminds him of the money he owes her, and offering him a terrible price for a silver watch he wants to pawn. He decides to pawn the watch nonetheless so that he can watch the woman and observe her apartment so he can commit his crime. The woman keeps all of her money and pawned items in a chest in her room that is out of view. Before leaving, Raskolnikov tells her that he will be back in a few more days with better item. Once outside, he gets filled with a sense of disgust and renounces his potential crime. On the way home he stops in a bar, suddenly overcome with a dreadful thirst.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The Time Traveler is in his home, speaking to a group of men, including the Narrator. He is giving a lecture on the fourth dimension. He tells them that a cube does not only exist in space, but also in time. He goes on further to claim that a man should not just be able to move about in space, the 3 other dimensions, but also in time. He notes that we are nonetheless moving forwards along the time dimension, so why not backwards. He produces a small version of a "Time Machine" and lays it on the table. He explains that one lever will send it forward, and the other backward in time. He asks one of the other guests to push the lever, and after doing so, the machine disappears, blowing out a candle with it. The guests ask why they cannot see it if it is moving into the future, and the Time Traveler explains that it is moving too quickly to be seen. The guests are blown away, and the Time Traveler takes them to his laboratory where they find a even bigger, machine. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...One of the most influential pieces of fiction of all time, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, sees a Victorian scientist send himself forward to the year 802,701 AD. He is delighted to find that suffering has been replaces by beauty and happiness, and a "new man", the Eloi, has descended from man. Science Fiction book, Sci-fi, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 34, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: As time passes, Heathcliff becomes more solitary and he begins to eat and drink less and less, eventually only eating one meal per day. A few days after his fight with Cathy, he spent the whole night walking on the moors, and he returned with a strange almost happy persona. He told Nelly that he spent the whole night on the threshold of Hell, but that he has now seen heaven. He refuses all food and insists to be left alone, to have the Wuthering Heights to himself. He seems to have seen a figure infront of him and even conversed with it. Heathcliff's behaviour became more strange; he murmured Catherine's name and insisted that Nelly remember his burial wishes. Nelly soon found him laying in the bed in Catherin's room dead. She tells Lockwood that he has since been buried and that Cathy and Hareton shall soon be married, and then shall move to the Grange. Lockwood then leaves the Wuthering Heights and makes his way toward the church yard. Although many of the villagers claim to have seen Heathcliff and Catherine's ghosts walking through the moors, Lockwood insists that he can only imagine quiet slumbers for the people buried in such quiet earth.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 33, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: At breakfast one morning, Cathy and Heathcliff get into a huge argument over her inheritance and her relationship with Hareton. Heathcliff grabs her, and goes to strike her, but when he looks at her face he lets her go - having seeing something in her eyes that reminded him of her mother. Nelly speculates to Lockwood that the many reminders of Catherine changed Heathcliff. He in fact confided to Nelly that he no longer has any desire to carry out his revenge on Cathy and Hareton...SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Part 3, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Part 3 brings us back to the present on Own Creek Bridge where Farquhar is to be hanged. He loses consciousness and falls into the river below the bridge as the rope snapped. He awakens to a strong pain running through his body. Farquhar sees a light flash and fade before it grows brighter and he rises to the surface of the river. He is afraid that he will be shot by the northern forces as soon as he is spotted in the water, and makes an attempt to free his hands and neck from the rope. Once freed he finally breaks the surface of the water and inhales deeply and painfully. He looks to the bridge and sees his executioners standing on the bridge looking for him. A sentinel fires his rifle at him but misses, Farquhar notices his grey eyes through the sight of the gun. Farquhar then hears the lieutenant instructing his men to fire, so he dives under the water and swims with the current away from the bridge. A cannonball lands two feet away from him and he swims harder for the shore. He is spun round by the current and winds up on a gravelly bank out of site and range of the gunfire. He weeps with joy and takes in the beautiful landscape around him. He heads into the forest and follows a path, walking all day to his home. Time seems to pass without him noticing, and he rouses standing at his front gate. He makes his way towards his home and sees his wife come down the verandah to meet him. When he moves to embrace her, he feels a sharp pain in his neck and sees a blinding white light. Farquhar is dead. He is hanging at Owl Creek Bridge.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 32, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: About 6 months have passed and Lockwood has been invited to visit the North by a friend of his. On his journey he crosses paths with a farmer who remarks a cart that is apparently too late for its harvest. The man also mentions Gimmerton, which reminds Lockwood of his time at the Grange, and he decides to visit for the night and see Nelly, and also settle his debts with Heathcliff. He discovers that Nelly is no longer at the Grange and has been moved to the Wuthering Heights. He decides to head to the Heights while the sun is still up where he talks to Nelly about the past few months. She says that Cathy admitted to her that she felt guilty about mocking Hareton for his attempts to learn to read. One afternoon, Hareton was wounded while hunting and had to remain inside at the Heights. He and Cathy fought at first, but they soon agreed to get along, and Cathy even promised to help Hareton read properly. The two young people have slowly grown to love each other, and Nelly says that she cannot wait for the two of them to marry.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 31, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Lockwood heads to Wuthering Heights to end his lease at the Grange. He brings a note from Nelly to give to Cathy. Hareton first takes the note, but when Cathy cries, he gives it back to her. He has been struggling to learn to read. Cathy says however that she has been deprived of books. Cathy mocks Hareton's attempts to learn, angering him, but she says that she doesn't want to hinder his progress. Heathcliff returns and on entering the house, mutters quietly to himself that he he can only see Catherine Earnshaw's features in his face - so much so that he can hardly bare to see him. Lockwood passes a dreary meal with Heathcliff and Hareton and then leaves. Riding back to the Grange, he remarks on how dreary the North and its people are. He thinks further of what a "Fairy Tale" it would have been, had Cathy fallen in love with him, and left the Heights with him for London.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Part 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:In Part 2 we find out that Farquhar was as successful plantation owner who was devoted to the Southern Cause. One day, while he and his wife sitting on their patio, a grey-clad soldier rode up to them and asked for a glass of water. The soldier appears to be a confederate. While his wife got some water, Farquhar asked some questions from the front and was informed by that the Northern forces took Owl Creek Bridge, and have repaired the railroad to prepare for an advance. Any civilian caught interfering with the Northern forces would be hanged. Farquhar asks how someone could help the southern forces, and the man replies that he could easily set fire to the driftwood in the area to burn the bridge down. The man then drinks his water and leaves, and we are informed that he was actually a Northern scout.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 30, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Nelly has not seen Cathy since she left, and her only source of information of the goings on at the Heights is Zillah. Zillah says that Heathcliff forbade anyone from acting kindly towards Cathy, and says that Cathy must tend to Linton by herself until he passes away. Since Linton's death, Cathy has kept her distance from Zillah and Hareton, with whom she is in constant conflict. Desperate to help, Nelly took a cottage to bring Cathy to, but Heathcliff, she knows won't allow it. The only thing that could save Cathy would be for her to remarry...Writing in his Diary, Lockwood says that this is the end of Nelly's story. He states that he is recovering from his illness and says that he will ride to the Heights on the following day to tell Heathcliff that he is leaving for London, and won't be back until the end of his lease. Heathcliff may look for a new tenant. Lockwood states that he has no desire to spend another winter in the north.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 29, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Heathcliff appears at the Grange shortly after the funeral of Linton to take Cathy to Wuthering Heights. He tells her that he punished Linton for helping her escape, and says that she will have to work for her keep at the Heights. Cathy spits back that she and Linton are in love and that in spite of Linton's bad-temperdness, they will prevail, while Heathcliff, has no one to love him. As Cathy goes to pack her things, Nelly asks to have Zillah's position at the Heights, desperate to remain with Cathy. Heathcliff interrupts her however to tell her that the day before, when the sexton was digging the grave to lay Edgar, he had him remove the earth from Catherine's grave and undo the lid so he could look on her face. He asserts that Catherine's face will not fade until he too is in the ground.He says that he asked the Sexton to remove one half of Catherine's coffin so that he and her may lay together in the ground once he too is gone. Nelly chastises him for disturbing the dead, and Heathcliff tells her that he believes in ghosts, and that he has been haunted by Cathine since the day she died.As they leave, Cathy asks Nelly to visit her, but Heathcliff says that no such thing will happen, noting that if he needs Nelly, he will come to the Grange himself. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Part 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Peyton Farquhar is standing on a railroad bridge, twenty feet above the water. His wrists are bound and there is a rope tied around his neck. He is positioned on loose planks that have been made into a makeshift platform. Two army soldiers, a captain and a sergeant from the Northern Army are surrounding him. Farquhar observes the forest scene around him and takes in the army on the banks of the bridge while the men around him move to their final positions. Awaiting the captain's signal, the sergeant is about to step away to let Farquhar drop. Farquhar tries to stare into the water swirling below. He watches some driftwood get carried away by the slow water. He shuts his eyes to push away any visual distractions and tries to think of his family. He gets distracting by a ringing metal tone that seems to bang constantly, but slower and slower. Farquhar opens his eyes and tries to imagine himself freeing his hand and swimming away down the river to his family. These thoughts are barely realised before the captain nods and the sergeant steps off of the board.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 28, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: At last, Zillah frees Nelly from her imprisonment, telling her that the villagers in Gimmerton have been saying that both Nelly and Cathy were lost on the moors. Nelly searches through the house for Cathy, but only finds Linton who tells her that Cathy is locked away. The two are now married and Linton claims that everything she owns is now his.Fearing that Heathcliff will come back home and find her, Nelly hurries to Thrushcross Grange. Here, she tells the incredibly ill Edgar that Cathy is well and will be home soon. She send a group of men to search for Cathy at the Grange and to get a lawyer, for Edgar's will. The men fail to get Cathy back, and the lawyer says that he will come after he has finished his work in town. Nelly, late at night hears a knock at the door and believes it to be the lawyer, but it is Cathy! She can see her father before he passes away, and Edgar is happy to see that his daughter is married to Linton, not knowing how awful he is. Shortly after Edgar's passing, Mr. Green, the lawyer arrives, saying he has seen Heathcliff, and he orders everyone but Nelly and Cathy out of the house by the order of the new owner of the house.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 27, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Over the next week, Edgar's health gets worse and worse. Worried about her father, Cathy reluctantly rides to her meeting with Linton. Linton seems more nervous than normal during their meeting, and he eventually reveals that Heathcliff is forcing him to court Cathy, and he is terrified what will happen if she refuses him. Heathcliff arrives, and asks Nelly about Linton's health. He says that he is worried that Linton will pass before Edgar and ruin his plans. Heathcliff asks Cathy to walk Linton back to the Heights, and though Nelly refuses and Cathy states that she is forbidden to do so, she agrees because she is afraid of Heathcliff.Heathcliff is furious with Linton, who is terrified of his father. Once he gets Nelly, Cathy, and Linton inside, he locks them in the Heights and refuses to let them leave until Cathy and Linton are married. He allows Cathy to leave her bedroom and be with Linton, but locks Nelly inside for 5 days, with Hareton bringing her food.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs Part 3, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠The White family buries their son. After a few days pass, both Mr. and Mrs. White are exhausted. One evening Mr. White wakes up and hears his wife crying next to an open window. He tries to convince her tom come back to bed, but she refuses. After dozing off again, he is awaken by a cry from his wife, calling about the monkey's paw. In hysterics, she tells him to go downstairs and use the paw to wish for their son back. Mr. White resists and says that Herbert's death could have had nothing to do with the paw, but his wife insists. He then says that when he saw Herbert, he could only identify him by his clothes. His wife however doesn't listen and begs him to get the paw. He reluctantly goes to get it, and makes his way to the stairs before wishing, afraid that his son would barge through the door immediately. He makes the wish, and waits... nothing happens, and he goes back upstairs. They hear a mouse scurry about on the stairs, and then some knocking on the door...Mrs. White bolts up and cries out that her son has come home, and she runs to the door. Mr. White tries to stop her but she gets past him. She runs to the door and tries to unlock it but cannot reach the top latch. Her husband follows her but has the paw in hand. The banging gets harder, and Mr. White raises the monkey paw to make one last wish. The banging stops, and when they open the door, the street and front garden are empty..SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 26, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: When Cathy and Nelly go to their meeting with Linton, they don't find him where they agreed to meet. He has not gone far from the heights. He looks frail and weak, but he says that he is improving. The boy looks nervous and seems to look over his shoulder towards the house. At the end of their visit, Cathy agrees to meet Linton again the next week. On the way home, Cathy and Nelly worry about Linton's health, but agree that they won't come to any conclusions until their next visit.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 25, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Nelly stops her story briefly to tell Lockwood that all of what she just described happened only last Winter. Nelly says that she would never have guessed that in only a year, she would be telling an absolute stranger about the family history. She wonders how long Lockwood will be a stranger for; she has noticed that Lockwood has gained feelings for the Cathy. Lockwood confesses that that is true, but that he doubts that it would ever happen. He urges Nelly to continue her story. Young Cathy agrees to follow her father's wishes, and says that she will no longer visit Linton. Linton never visits the Grange either, he is too sick and frail. Edgar worries about his daughter's happiness and the future of his estate. He says that if marrying Linton would make Cathy happy, then he would give Heathcliff his revenge. Edgar's health continues to fall, and so does that of Linton. Eventually Edgar allows Cathy to meet Linton, not at the Heights, but on the moors, before the boy can succumb to his illness. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs Part 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠The following morning, on a sunny Winter's day, the rooms seems bright and cheerful after the previous evening's events. Mrs. White comments on how silly the Sergeant-Major's story was, and Herbert jokes that the only way the 200 pounds could do any harm would be if it dropped out of the sky onto his father's head. Mr. White states that people often confuse coincidences for wishes. Herbert then leaves for work. Later that day, Mrs. White sees a strange man seemingly hesitating to enter the gate through the window. After a few minutes he enters and knocks the door where Mrs. White goes to let him in. He states that he is a representative for Maw and Meggins, Herbert's work place. Mrs. White asks if her son is okay, and the man says that he is hurt, but not in pain. Mrs. White is momentarily relieved until the gravity of his words hit her... The representative says that their son was caught in the machinery. Embarrassed, the representative says that he is only obeying orders, and states that the company takes no responsibility for the accident, but would none the less like to compensate the family with a cheque, for 200 pounds... Mrs. White Screams and her husband feints. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 24, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: After Nelly recovers, she notices Cathy's strange behaviour and soon discovers that she has been riding to the Heights after she and Mr Linton were in bed. Cathy confesses to Nelly that she has been to the heights and she tells of an instance where Hareton proved to her that he could read the name carved in stone above the door. When Cathy asked him if he could read the date after it, Hareton replied that he didn't yet know his letters, and she scalded him for it. Cathy called him a Dunce and the went inside to join Linton. Soon after seeing him, Hareton burst through the door in a rage and bullies Linton into going upstairs. Afterwards, he apologised to Cathy for his behaviour, but she ignored him and went home, angry. When she returned to the Heights a few days later, Linton blamed her for the transgression. She leaves, and comes back a few days later to tell him that she won't be coming back. Linton begs for her forgiveness. After Cathy hears the story, she goes to Edgar and tells him what his daughter has done. Edgar immediately forbids his daughter from visiting Linton again, but he does write to him, and says that he can come and visit the Grange. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 23, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The next morning, Cathy and Nelly ride to Wuthering Heights in the pouring rain. They find Linton whining like usual. He talks to Cathy about the possibility of getting married so that he would then love him as much as she loves her father. Cathy says that not all married people love each other, and tells Linton about his mother and father's relationship. Linton refuses this information and it causes an argument between them which climaxes in Cathy pushing the frail boy. Linton has a coughing fit, and after recovering, claims that Cathy assaulted him. Cathy is filled with guilt, and Linton asks her to nurse him back to health. Nelly puts her foot down and says that Cathy will not be coming back to the Heights. After Nelly and Cathy get home, Nelly discovers that she has fallen ill from the rain. Cathy acts as nurse for both she and her father, and is incredibly attentive to her patients, but during the night, she makes frequent visits to Linton while her patients sleep.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs Part 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinOn a dark and stormy night, the white family are sitting inside their cozy home. Herbert White and his father are playing chess while Mrs White knits. Mr White complains about the dreary weather. A family friend, Sergeant-Major Morris arrives to visit them, and over a some Whisky, he tells stories about his time in India and overseas. Mr White expresses interest in going to India, but the Sergeant-Major urges him against it. Mr White asks him about the Monkey Paw that he brought up the last time they saw each other. He takes it out of his pocket, and explains that a Fakir placed a spell on it to prove that people are ruled by fate, and that one shouldn't mess with it. Apparently the paw allows 3 men to make 3 wishes on the paw. The Sergeant-Major claims that he has made his 3 wishes, and another man used his 3rd to wish for death. The Sergeant-Major throws it into the fire, and Mr White leaps after it. Morris warns Mr White against using the paw, but eventually explains how a wish is made. Sergent-Major Morris eventually understands that the White's are going to use the paw, so he tells them to use common sense before making a wish, and then leaves. Mr White claims that he already has everything he wants, and doesn't know what to wish for. His son suggests 200 pounds to allow him to pay off the house. He makes his wish and suddenly screams, claiming that the paw moved like a snake over his hand. After Mr and Mrs White go to bed, their son sits watching the fire. He sees faces in it, and when the face turns to that of a monkey, he startles and throws water over the fire. Then taking the paw, he goes to bed.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 22, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Edgar Linton's health beings to fail him, and he has to spend less time with Cathy. Nelly attempts to fill the void, but in vain. On a Winter's day on a walk in the garden, Cathy climbs as will and stretches to reach some fruits, but her hat falls down to the other side. She climbs over the wall with Nelly's permission, but soon finds the gate locked, and the wall too slick to climb. Nelly looks through her ring of keys for the right one, and Heathcliff turns up. He tells Cathy that it was cruel to cut off contact with Linton, and says that his health has fallen. He urges Cathy to visit Linton and restore him to health while he is away. He claims that Linton's failing health is caused by a broken heart. Nelly eventually breaks the lock on the door, and Heathcliff leaves. His words made an impact on Cathy though, and she manages to convince Nelly to let them go together to the Heights to visit Linton. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 21, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Cathy is distraught over her cousin's departure from Thrushcross Grange. Nelly tries to keep informed on Linton's wellbeing by asking Wuthering Heights' housekeeper. She learns that Heathcliff hates his son and cannot stand to be alone with him, and that Linton is very frail and sickly. A few years later, when Cathy is 16, she and nelly are out looking for birds on the moors. Cathy runs forward, and when Nelly catches up with her, she is conversing with Heathcliff and Hareton. Heathcliff invites her and Cathy to Wuthering Heights to see his son. Nelly is suspicious, and doesn't want Cathy to go. Cathy is headstrong though, and heads off with Hareton while Heathcliff walks with Nelly. At Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff tells Nelly that he wants to marry Linton to Cathy someday. The cousins do not recognise each other, but on mention of his name, Cathy flies to embrace him. Linton has become too sick to show Cathy around the farm, and she at first goes on a walk with Hareton, and Heathcliff eventually forces him to go after them. At Thrushcross Grange the following day, Cathy accosts her father about Linton's proximity and asks to know why he kept Linton a secret. Edgar tries to explain, and eventually, though painful, tells Cathy about the complicated history between Linton, Heathcliff, and Catherine. Edgar begs Cathy to not keep in touch with the boy, but Cathy cannot resist sending him letters. After a while, Nelly decides to go through Cathy's drawer where she finds a pile of letters from Linton, and she removes the letters. When Cathy finds out, she accosts Nelly, after which, Nelly threatens to take them to Edgar. Cathy, after a struggle, agrees to let Nelly burn the letters, and never write to Linton again. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 12 The Strange Story of Jonathan Small, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Watson heads back to Baker Street and shows Jones and Holmes the empty Treasure Chest. Small barks a laugh, and says that he emptied the gems into the river when he realised that they were going to catch him, and says that the only people with a right to the treasure and the men that make up "the Sign of the Four."Holmes then presses Small to start his story. He was born into a poor farmer family in Worcestershire. He joined the British army after getting into some trouble with a girl, and was sent to India. After leaving training, his leg was bitten off by a crocodile, and was forced to leave the forces. After recovering, his superior got him a job on a plantation looking over the workers. His boss was kind, but soon a revolt started in India, and the workers turned against the masters and Small was forced to flee to Agra. In Agra he joined a volunteer corps set up in an old fort. He served here as a guard, and had two Punjabi men under his command. One night, the two ambushed him, and told him to be either with or against them. When he agreed, they told him about the treasure, and told him that a man was coming that night to Agra. When the man arrived, they attacked the man with the chest, and hid both the body and the treasure after making a tally of the jewels inside. Sadly for the men, the body was soon found, and they were all arrested and sent to work camps, and after a while were sent to the Andaman Islands. Here, Small was given a bit more freedom, and became close to the doctor. He over heard the doctor and the army guards playing cards, and heard two of them slowly lose more and more money, Morstan, and Sholto.Small then told the two about the treasure, and said that if they could go and get the treasure and help the members of the Sign of the Four escape, then they could have their fair share of the treasure too. Sholto goes to collect the Treasure, and then doesn't return... Small knows that he has stolen the Agra Treasure, and vows to get his revenge. He soon came into contact with one of the Natives, and helped heal him back to health after being wounded. He soon told the man, Tonga, of the Treasure, and asked to help him escape in his canoe. The two escape, and after a long while, make their way to London. Small finds out about Sholto, and goes to investigate; Sholto passes away when he see's Small's face in the window. Small then employs a man inside the house to give him information about the Treasure. One day he hears that it was found, and he takes Tonga with him to take it back. They get the treasure, Sholto is taken out, and then Holmes' chase began.SEO stuff that I really don't want to have to do...Join me for another immersive narration of this classic detective story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 20, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Nelly gets orders to take Linton to Wuthering Heights. On the way Linton asks plenty of questions about his father, saying that his mother never said that he had a father. Nelly invents some reasons as to why Heathcliff couldn't have visited. When they arrive at the Grange, Heathcliff doesn't pretend to love his son, he calls Linton's mother a s*** and says that Linton is his property. Linton begs Nelly not to leave him, but she has to go, and mounts her horse quickly while the boy is distracted.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 19, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Edgar brings the boy Linton to Thrushcross Grange, and Cathy is very disappointed to discover that her cousin, is a weak, small, whiney young boy. Not long after he arrives, Joseph turns up and yells at Nelly and Edgar that Heathcliff wants his son, saying that if he doesn't come tonight, Heathcliff will come and get him himself in the morning. Edgar promises to send the boy...SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 11 The Great Agra Treasure, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The police take the boat back to the shore and talk with Jonathan Small. He tells them that he wasn't the person to end the life of Bartholomew, but it was Tonga, the pigmy. Holmes says that he believes him, but that he will need to provide a full honest account of the Agra Treasure, and how he came to England, and how he came into Bartholomew's room. Small agrees, but curses the treasure, saying that it brings nothing but misery to those who possess it. Watson is dropped off at Vauxhall bridge with the Agra Treasure, and with a police guard, heads to Miss Morstan's home. She is happy to see Watson, but seems a little upset and aloof when receiving the treasure. Watson is likewise unhappy, and over does his excited performance when handing the chest over. He tells her about the boat chase, and she seems terrified at the danger she put Watson and Holmes into. Watson proceeds to open the chest, and when he lifts the lid, they find the crate empty. Watson lets out a "Thank God" and confesses his love to miss Morstan saying that the treasure would have separated them. She reciprocates his love. SEO stuff that I really don't want to have to do...Join me for another immersive narration of this classic detective story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 18, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Cathy grows up at Thrushcross Grange, and at the age of 13 she is a intelligent, beautiful, and temperamental girl. Her father is fearful of Wuthering Heights, and doesn't let his daughter leave the grounds of the Grange's park, and he doesn't tell her anything of the Heights, or its inhabitants. One day, Edgar receives a letter from Isabella, saying that she is ill and going to pass away, and that she wishes to see her brother and wants him to take her son with him back to the Grange. Edgar leaves for London, and tells Nelly to take care of Cathy.While under Nelly's care, Cathy escapes to the moors, wanting to explore the world by herself. When she doesn't come home in the evening, Nelly gets worries and goes to look for her, fearing that she has found the Heights. When she gets to the Heights, she finds one of the family dogs, and goes to the door of the manor, where she is greeted by a housekeeper who tells her that Cathy is inside. Cathy is talking with Hareton, and seems to be very fond of him. Nelly is furious however, and only wants to take Cathy home. Nelly tells Cathy that Hareton is not the son of the master of the house, but is actually her cousin. Cathy is shocked and tries to deny this, saying that her cousin is being brought to the Grange by her father. Nelly persists, and explains that people can have more that one cousin, and finally gets the girl to leave. On the way home, Nelly gets Cathy to promise that she will tell nothing of her visit to the Heights to her father.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 17, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Not long after the funeral, Isabella arrives at Thrushcross Grange, laughing like a madwoman, and out of breath. She has come to ask Nelly for help, at an hour when she knows Edgar will be sleeping. Isabella says that a Heathcliff and Hindley are attacking each other. She says that Hindley tried to stay sober so that he could go to his sister's funeral, but couldn't bring himself to go and started drinking again. While Heathcliff was watching over Catherin's grave, Hindley locked him out of the house and told Isabella that he intended on shooting him. Isabella warned Heathcliff about the plan, and when Hindley aimed his pistol out of the window, Heathcliff grabbed and fired it back at Hindley, the knife attachment cutting his wrist. Heathcliff then forced his way inside and beat Hindley all over. The following morning, Isabella reminded Hindley of the previous night and he became enraged and began to fight Heathcliff anew. In the fury, Isabella managed to escape. Soon after her visit to Nelly, Isabella goes to London, where she gives birth to Heathcliff's son, Linton. She keeps up a correspondence with Nelly over the next 12 years until Isabella passes away too. Six months after Catherine's passing, Hindley goes too. Nelly returns to Wuthering Heights to see about the funeral arrangements and to bring Hareton back to Thrushcross Grange. She comes to find that Hindley was in a huge amount of Debt and that Heathcliff, has become the owner of The Heights. He does not allow Hareton to return with Nelly, and says that he will raise the boy himself. Hareton, who should be one of the finest gentlement in the area, is now forced to live as a common servant, friendless, and without hope. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 10 The End of the Islander, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Holmes, Watson, and Officer Athelney Jones head to the Thames and board a police boat. Holmes instructs the men to remove anything that indicates that the boat could be the police, and they make their way down the river to the shipyard. Holmes explains that the previous day, he went down to the shipyard and talked with the men who worked there, and suddenly, the man Smith, walked in shouting that he needed his ship ready for that evening. Holmes followed the man for a little, and when that proved unsuccessful, he went back to the shipyard where he found one of his street men hovering around. He informed the child to wave a white flag if the boat leaves the yard. The men lie in wait for a little bit, and then see the white flag waving and the Aurora leaving the shipyard. Holmes directs the ship to go as fast as they can get her to go, and they race after the Aurora. They very slowly gain on the Aurora, and little by little they make out the bodies and then faces of the men on board. A Tug separates the ships again, but Holmes and the police are on the chase and slowly gain on the Aurora again. Suddenly, the little Pigmy man jumps out and raises his blowpipe and Holmes and Watson. They pull out their pistols and fire at the man, felling him into the river. As they pull alongside the Aurora, Smith forces the boat into the marshes, and Small jumps off, getting his leg stuck in the mud, allowing the police to capture him, and get the treasure chest.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 16, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: That night Catherine gives birth to a daughter two months premature and then passes away 2 hours later. When Nelly goes to tell Heathcliff, he seems to know already. He curses Catherine for all of the pain that she has caused him and prays that she haunts him for the rest of his life. She may drive him mad as long as she stays with him. Edgar watches over Catherine's body at night, and Heathcliff lurks in the garden waiting to see her. When Edgar eventually retires to bed, Nelly lets Heathcliff have a moment with her. After Heathcliff leaves, Nelly finds that Heathcliff replaces Edgar's hair in Catherine's locket with one of his own. She wraps Heathcliff's around Edgar's and leaves them in the locket together. Hindley is invited to Catherine's funeral but doesn't come, Isabella isn't invited. Catherine, to the surprise of the villagers, is not buried at the Linton tomb nor with her relatives. She is instead places in a corner of the church yard looking over the moors.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 15, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Four days after Nelly's visit to Wuthering Heights, she waits for Edgar to leave for church before giving Heathcliff's letter to Catherine. Catherine has become very weak, and can't hold the letter, but as soon as Nelly mentions that it is from Heathcliff, he enters the room, unable to wait for a response. Catherine and Heathcliff have a very heated conversation where Catherine claims that her heart has been broken by both Heathcliff and Edgar. She states that she doesn't want to die while Heathcliff is alive, and she never wants to be apart from him, and begs for his forgiveness. Heathcliff says that he can forgive her for the pain she caused him, but not that which she caused herself. The church service ends, and Nelly urges Heathcliff to leave so that Edgar doesn't find him at home, but Catherine urges him to stay. As Edgar comes into the room, Nelly screams and Catherine collapses. Edgar is furious at Heathcliff's presence, but is too concerned about his wife to do anything about him, and Nelly takes Heathcliff away to the garden. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 8 A Break in the Chain, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Watson wakes up from his sleep, and Holmes informs him that Wiggins and his fellow street urchins found no sign of the Aurora on the Thames. Watson suggests a few ideas to Holmes about where the boat could be, but Holmes has thought about them all. The only thing that they can do is wait and hope that more news comes for them throughout the day. Watson leaves Holmes at home and goes to see Miss Morstan to tell her of their developments.When he gets home, Holmes is in his room, and their Landlord tells him that Holmes has done nothing but pace back and forth the whole afternoon. Throughout the whole night Holmes paces around the room, and during the following day Holmes spends his time mixing chemicals together. The next morning Watson is startled when he wakes to see Holmes at his bedside dressed in a sailors jacket. Holmes says that Watson is to take over the Baker Street Office while he is out. Watson tries to distract himself throughout the day, but he struggles to think of anything but the case. Suddenly the detective Anthenly Jones arrives and says that Holmes told him to come. The two exchange some small talk, and then hear a knock at the door and an old wheezing breath. An old man enters the room asking for Sherlock Holmes. The man says that he can only talk to Holmes but that he has information about the case. The two men stop the old man from leaving and tell him to wait for Holmes to come back. After a few more minutes small talk, Holmes reveals himself to be disguised at the old man. and says that they will capture the men tonight. SEO stuff that I really don't want to have to do...Join me for another immersive narration of this classic detective story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 14, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Nelly goes to Wuthering Heights, but Edgar continues to refuse his sister's requests for forgiveness. When she arrives, Heathcliff demands Nelly to tell him about Catherine and he asks if he can see her. Nelly refuses and Heathcliff enraged, threatens to lock her up and go by himself. Terrified of Heathcliff, Nelly agrees to take a letter from him to Catherine. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Victorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 13, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Edgar and Catherine spend 2 months trying to nurse Catherine back to health, and though she never fully recovers, she soon finds out that she is pregnant. Six weeks after her marriage to Heathcliff, Isabella writes to Edgar begging for forgiveness. Isabells then writes to Nelly and tells her that Wuthering Heights is awful; Hindley, Joseph, and Hareton all treat her cruelly, and Heathcliff has declared that as he cannot punish Edgar for Catherine's illness, he will punish Isabella instead. Isabella also says that Hindley has developed an obsession with Heathcliff, who has now taken full control of Wuthering Heights. Hindley hopes that he will be able to get Heathcliff's money, and he has shown a weapon to Isabella that he intends to use on Heathcliff. Isabella claims that she has made a mistake in marrying Heathcliff and she begs Nelly to visit her at Wuthering Heights.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :DVictorian Literature, Gothic Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 8 The Baker Street Irregulars, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Recovering from their fit of laughter, Holmes and Watson take Toby back to the place where he hesitated so they can follow the other sent. Toby leads them to a jetty on the Thames where the trail fades away, leading the men to conclude that the villains escaped by boat. At that instant, the door to the boat rental home opens and a little boy runs out, followed by his mother. Holmes stops the child before he can run off, and asks the woman a few questions about renting a steam boat. The lady informs him that her husband has gone off in it, and she is a little worried, as he normally would have taken a different ship. She also lets out that he went off with a Wooden-legged man... Holmes asks a few more questions about this Wooden-legged man, and the boat they left in. As they leave, Holmes send a telegram to "The Baker Street Irregulars," the group of street rats that he employs to gather information. At home, they eat breakfast and read through the newspaper, where they find an article, praising the detective work of Athelney Jones. When the group of street rats arrive, Holmes tells them that they need to go down the river, looking for a steam ship called the "Aurora," and when they find it, they should come to him. Following this, Holmes plays Watson to sleep on his Violin. SEO stuff that I really don't want to have to do...Join me for another immersive narration of this classic detective story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 12, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Catherine finally allows the servants to bring her food, and in a hysterical state, claims that she is dying and that she doesn't know why Edgar won't come to her side. She rants about her childhood and her time with Heathcliff on the moors and death. Nelly is worried that Catherine will fall further ill and refuses to open any windows, but Catherine manages to force one open. From the window, she thinks that she can see Wuthering Heights, and Catherine says that she will die and her spirit will not be at rest until it can be with Heathcliff. Edgar arrives and Nelly goes to get a doctor. The doctor is optimistic about her recovery. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :DVictorian Literature Gothic Audiobook Classic Literature

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 11, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Nelly goes to Wuthering Heights to talk with Hindley, but finds Hareton, who throws rocks at her and curses her. Nelly learns from Hareton that Heathcliff taught him to swear at Hindley and that Heathcliff has forbidden the curate from coming to the property. When Heathcliff arrives, Nelly runs away. The next day at Thrushcross Grange, Nelly sees Heathcliff kissing Isabella. Catherine accosts Heathcliff about his true feelings for Isabella, and she offers to convince Edgar to consent to the marriage if he really loves her. Heathcliff tells Catherine that her idea is ridiculous, but that he intends to take revenge on her for marrying Edgar. Nelly tells Edgar about Catherine and Heathcliff's conversation, and he goes to the kitchen to order Heathcliff off of his property. A fight breaks out between the two men, and Catherine throws the key to the door in the fire to ensure that Edgar can't call for backup and has to face Heathcliff like a man. Catherine goads Edgar into striking Heathcliff, and when Edgar flees, Heathcliff decides to part too, knowing that he can't fight multiple men when Edgar inevitably calls for backup. In a fury, Edgar declares that Catherine must choose between him and Heathcliff. Catherine refuses to answer and locks herself in her room for 2 days straight. After two days, Edgar warns Isabella that if she wants to marry Heathcliff, she will be kicked out of Linton family.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Emily Bronte's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this compelling gothic books classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Victorian literature as the story continues to unfold through Nelly's memories. Join me for this wuthering heights novel audiobook as we delve into themes of conscience, duty and solitude. Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 7 The Episode of the Barrel, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Watson takes Miss Morstan home, feeling that the treasure is a barrier that blocks their potential love from blooming. After dropping her off and promising to let her know about any developments, he heads to Pinchin Lane to pick up the hound Toby, following which he heads back to Pondicherry Lodge.Holmes reexamines the footprints of the accomplice and gets Watson to notice how the feet are different to his own; the toes being all spread out on the killers, while his and Watsons are all pressed together. Watson heads downstairs to loose Toby, finds Holmes to be on the roof ready to Climb down like the suspect must have done. Mounting the stairs again, Holmes gets Toby to sniff a creosote soaked handkerchief, and then set out across London, Toby leading the way. While walking, Holmes elaborates more on the suspects, suggesting that they must have been convicts, and Sholto and Morstan their guards. The Convicts must have originally found the treasure, this explains why they set out on a revenge mission against their guards. The reason for Sholto's great shock on the night he passed away was that he saw Small's face in the window, meaning that he had escaped from prison; as a guard, Sholto, would have known how long his sentence was. After walking many miles through London, Toby begins to speed up, Holmes and Watson believe that they are now very close to the perpetrators, and prepare their arms. Creosote, now being widely used to preserve wood, confused Toby, and he lead them to a lumber yard, causing Holmes and Watson to erupt in laughter. SEO stuff that I really don't want to have to do...Join me for another immersive narration of this classic detective story from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 10, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Lockwood falls very ill after his walk back from Wuthering Heights and he spends 4 dreadful weeks recovering. Heathcliff pays him a visit, and once his Landlord leaves, he asks Nelly to continue her story. He wants to know how Heathcliff made his money and how he came to purchase Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights. Nelly claims that she doesn't know how he made his money, but that after those three years he came back a rich and changed man. About six months Catherin's Marriage to Edgar Linton, Heathcliff returns to Yorkshire, and surprises Nelly at Thrushcross Grange. When he comes inside Catherine is overwhelmed by the sight of him and becomes silly with happiness at her old friend's return. Edgar is seriously jealous of Heathcliff's change; he is now a strong, wealthy, proper gentleman. He says that Hindley has invited him to stay at Wuthering Heights, which surprises everyone and he explains that when he arrived seeking Nelly, Hindley was gambling and he sat down to play with them, making reckless bets and showing signs of wealth. Catherine and Isabella begin to visit Wuthering Heights and Heathcliff starts to visit the Grange. Isabella starts to fall for the tall dark gentleman, who despite his love for Catherine, doesn't push Isabella away. Nelly thinks that Heathcliff still wants revenge on Hindley, Edgar, and Catherine, and vows to watch him.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 9, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Nelly is still trying to hide baby Hareton when Hindley barges in drunk through the door and grabs the boy. In his drunken state he drops Hareton over the banister, and the baby is only saved by Heathcliff being in the right place at the right time. Later in the evening, Catherine finds Nelly and confides in her that Edgar has proposed and that she has accepted. Heathcliff happens to overhear the conversation between the two, and more skulks away after hearing Catherine call him uneducated and rough, and of a lower social class, leaving before she says that she loves Heathcliff like she love herself.That night Heathcliff leaves Wuthering Heights. Catherine spends the whole night in the grounds in a thunderstorm calling for Heathcliff. She falls very ill after the thunderstorm and the doctor declares that she is near death. The Linton's take Catherine to Thrushcross Grange but she gives her fever to Mr and Mrs Linton, and they both pass away within a few days of each other. Three years later, Heathcliff has not returned, and Catherine has married and moved in with Edgar Linton, taking Catherine with her, forcing Hareton to go into the sole care of his Drunkard of a father.

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 6 Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Holmes goes around examining the crime scene. He finds some footprints on the floor, a Foot, and a round stump print. He and Watson declare that the wooden-legged man must have been there, and looking out of the window, declare that the walls are too high for him to have worked alone. Watson asks how another person could have gotten in, and Holmes frustratingly responds that he must learn to apply Holmes' methods. After walking through the methods, he declares that the other person must have come through the roof. They go through the hole in the roof and find a trapdoor leading to the roof. They also find a set of tiny footprints, and Watson declares that a child must have helped, and though Holmes disagrees, he doesn't state why yet. Holmes then states that the wooden legged man stepped in creosote. They quickly examine the body before the police arrive, and suggest "some Strychnine-like substance." Holmes explains that it must have been administered by the thorn he found in the man's neck. When the police arrive, the detective declares that he is certain of Thaddeus' guilt. Holmes tries to dissuade the man, but he refuses to see the holes that Holmes points to and arrests Thaddeus on the spot. Holmes, frustrated tells Watson that it is late, and that they must get Miss Morstan home. Watson agrees, and Holmes asks if Watson is up for continuing through the night, and on his consent, Holmes send him to an address to look for a dog called Toby.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 8, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Nelly skips forward in her story to the following summer. Francis gives birth to a baby boy but soon dies from the strain of childbirth. Hindley assigns Nelly the task of raising the child, and he falls into a deep depression and angry state, exacerbated by his excessive drinking. Heathcliff takes the majority of the beatings from Hindley, and he takes a great pleasure in watching his Abuser's decline. Catherine is spending more time with the Linton's and behaves like a proper lady with him and like a rebel when with Heathcliff. One afternoon when Hindley is out of the house, Heathcliff skives off of work to spend the day with Catherine. She tells him however that the Linton's are coming, and she cannot be with him. Heathcliff calls Catherine out for spending too much time with the spoilt children, and she retorts that the Linton children are bright and interesting while he is ignorant and dull. Edgar then enters without Isabella, and Heathcliff storms off. Catherine asks Nelly to leave them alone, but she refuses, having been told to act as a chaperone when Edgar visited. Catherine lets her devil out and slaps Nelly which causes the baby Hareton to cry, whereupon Catherine shakes him. Edgar shocked by Catherine's actions goes to leave but doesn't make it past the gate before coming back to Catherine and her beauty. Nelly leaves them alone and only returns to tell that that Hindley is coming back and is very drunk. She can instantly tell that they have confessed their love for each other. Edgar flees from Hindley's wrath and Catherine goes to her room. Nelly tries to hide Hareton and removes the shot from his gun.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 7, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Catherine spends 5 weeks recovering at Thrushcross Grange. Mrs Linton has determined to turn Catherine into a Lady, and after her time at the Grange, Catherine was indeed changed. Catherine returns around Christmas time and instructs Heathcliff that he may greet Catherine like the other servants, and when he does, she compares his roughness to the cleanliness of the Linton children. Heathcliff is hurt by Catherine's remarks and he storms away. The Linton children come to supper the next day under the condition that Heathcliff is kept away from them. Heathcliff comes to Nelly and asks her to help him be proper so he can please Catherine. Hindley orders that Heathcliff be locked in the attic until the Children are gone but Edgar makes a remark about Heathcliff's hair before he can be locked up. Heathcliff throws a spoon of hot applesauce at Edgar which burns his face. While Nelly tries to clean and sooth Edgar, Hindley takes Heathcliff upstairs and thrashes him. The Lintons and Hindley and Catherine then go to eat supper, but Catherine cannot finish her food. She is too sorry for Heathcliff and after dinner sneaks off to try and be with him.

The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle chapter 5 The Tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Pondicherry Lodge is a very imposing building in the moonlight. High walls, topped with Broken glass surround the building. The doorman, McMurdo is refuses to let anyone but Thaddeus enter, but when Holmes steps forward and reminds the giant man that the two of them boxed together, he flings the door open to them all. The doorman then explains that Thaddeus' brother, Bartholomew has not left his room all day. Thaddeus enters the house, and talks to the housekeeper, who has been crying. While he is away, Holmes and Watson notice that the grounds are covered with holes, clearly where they had searched for the treasure. Thaddeus comes rushing out, screaming that something is wrong with his brother. Holmes and Watson head up the stairs with Thaddeus, and Miss Morstan consoles the housekeeper. They look through the locked door's key hole, and see Bartholomew's face staring back at them with a strange look on his face. They break down the door and go inside. Looking around the room, they find a chemical laboratory, and a set of steps leading to a hole in the ceiling. Bartholomew is stole cold, and Holmes finds a note that reads "The Sign of the Four" next to him. Holmes declares that he has only a little more info because he can announce to have solved the case, and he tells Thaddeus to go to the police.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 6, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Hindley and his new wife return to Wuthering Heights for Mr Earnshaw's funeral. Hindley immediately starts to take revenge on Heathcliff, removing his rights to an education and forcing him to labour in the fields. Catherine and Heathcliff are still able to escape to the moors every not and again to avoid Hindley after Heathcliff's work is done. One evening Heathcliff and Catherine disappear for the night, and Hindley ordered the doors to be bolted. Nelly chooses to wait up for for them none the less, but they do not come home together, Heathcliff comes back alone. He tells Nelly that they went to spy on the Linton's at Thrushcross Grange, but they got attacked by the Linton's dog. Unable to return home and eventually identified by the Lintons, Catherine is invited to stay with them until she recovers. Heathcliff is refused entry to the home because of his origins and harsh mannerisms. Mr Linton comes the following day to inform Hindley what happened, and following his departure, Hindley forbids Heathcliff from speaking to Catherine, threatening to kick him out.