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  • Frankenstein Intro & Preface

    Frankenstein Intro & Preface
    2026/07/24
    In which the author reflects upon the imaginative foundations and moral intentions underpinning her narrative, recounting the inspiration born of a gloomy summer near the majestic Alps and the convivial storytelling that surrounded her. She candidly admits to weaving together human passions with fanciful invention, mindful of the delicate balance between truth and fancy in the creation of enduring fiction.
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    19 分
  • The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 58 - Conclusion

    The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 58 - Conclusion
    2026/07/23
    In which the gentle and resigned Katherine Gordon reflects upon years heavy with irreparable loss and the enduring bonds of love and memory that sustain her amidst the pleasures and duties of courtly life. She encounters her kinsman Edmund in humble guise, and through their heartfelt exchange, they reveal the solace and trials entwined in their shared remembrances and their differing responses to grief and hope.
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    16 分
  • The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 57 - The Prison of Ludgate

    The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 57 - The Prison of Ludgate
    2026/07/22
    In which the poignant visit to the prison of Ludgate unfolds, bringing together those bound by affection and fate in a final, tender communion beside the brink of death. Amidst the shadows of captivity and despair, vows are exchanged and the fragile thread of hope is stretched across the silent abyss of impending loss.
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    10 分
  • The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 56 - The Trial

    The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 56 - The Trial
    2026/07/21
    In which the solemn morning dawns upon the imprisoned duke of York, whose weary thoughts drift between tender memories and the harsh reality of his impending trial; meanwhile, the anguished queen and devoted Elizabeth wrestle with despair and powerless hope amidst the cold decrees of a merciless sovereign. The courtroom becomes a stage for tragedy veiled in law's formal robes, where steadfast innocence meets inexorable judgement, and the heart's silent cries are lost beneath the weight of tyranny.
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    17 分
  • The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 55 - Attempt to Escape

    The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 55 - Attempt to Escape
    2026/07/20
    In which two royal kinsmen, united by blood and desperate yearning for freedom, conspire a perilous escape from confinement with the aid of dubious allies, confronting the sharp shadows of betrayal and the grim prospect of death. Their harbouring hopes and trembling resolve unfold amidst the chilling winds of autumn, revealing the tender courage and somber reflections that accompany such fraught undertakings.
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    19 分
  • The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 54 - Imprisonment in the Tower

    The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 54 - Imprisonment in the Tower
    2026/07/19
    In which the sombre and confined existence of captivity is laid bare through the restrained sufferings and fading hopes of royal prisoners confined within the Tower’s unyielding walls. Amongst these shadows, bonds of loyalty and faint flickers of courage kindle anew, as kindred spirits meet in secret, kindling slender hopes amid despair.
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    18 分
  • The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 53 - Death of Clifford

    The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 53 - Death of Clifford
    2026/07/18
    In which the captive Lady Katherine, torn by dread and desperate love, is cruelly compelled to witness the public humiliation of her beloved Richard amidst the harsh intrigues and ruthless power struggles of the court. Meanwhile, the fateful struggle and death of the treacherous Clifford mark a dark turning point as Richard, weakened and pursued, is led back into the confines of the Tower, where ominous designs unfold around his imprisoned fate.
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    23 分
  • The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 52 - Treason

    The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 52 - Treason
    2026/07/17
    In which the duke of York, torn between self-preservation and loyalty to his friends, escapes through the labyrinthine outskirts of London with the aid of the sorrowful Jane Shore, whose poignant reflections on past sins and lost happiness fill their parting. The free air of June’s countryside offers a fleeting sense of peace before a secretive rendezvous at Southend culminates in a desperate and violent pursuit upon the waters, overshadowing hope with the bitter weight of betrayal.
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    16 分