Set in 1757 during the Seven Years' War between the French and the British, Cora and Alice Munro are on their way to Fort Henry to join their father, the commander. But on their journey their Indian guide, Magua, betrays the group to Iroquois Indians. This is only the beginning of their many adventures.
Dr Manette is falsely imprisoned for 18 years in the Bastille by the Marquis of Evremonde and his brother. He is eventually released and comes to England to join his daughter Lucie, who marries the Frenchman Charles Darnay, a member of the Evremonde family. During the Regin of Terror Darnay travels to Paris on an errand of mercy. He is imprisoned and sentenced to be executed. Can Dr Manette save him?
A fascination with science and the aspiration to understand the mysteries of creation lead Victor Frankenstein to create life from death. But the results are not what he expects and his rejection of his monstrous creation causes dire consequences for himself and all the people he cares about.
When the attractive, wealthy Mr Bingley comes to live at Netherfield bringing his friend Mr Darcy with him, Mrs Bennet is delighted; she has five daughters to be married. However, things don't go as smoothly as he hoped: Mr Bingley abandons Jane, Mr Darcy clearly has no interest in Elizabeth and she refuses Mr Collin's proposal of marriage.
When the captain tells Robinson, "Young man, you should never go to sea again… God has shown you that the sea is not for you." Robinson ignores his advice and goes to sea again, this time with terrible consequences. He is forced into slavery and escapes, but he is then shipwrecked on a desert island where he manages to survive through resourcefulness and luck.
