Armadale Prologue - Chapter I

Armadale Book the second - Chapter I

In which the correspondence between old acquaintances reveals the sudden arrival of a young squire at Thorpe Ambrose, marked by the departure of former residents and curious domestic upheavals; while, in another quarter, the intriguing Lydia Gwilt contemplates a daring scheme to entwine herself with this new lord of the manor. The letters weave a delicate web of intentions, inquiries, and plans, setting the stage for a subtle contest of wits and intrigues amidst the quiet Norfolk estate.

Armadale Book the first - Chapter V

In which a dream experienced by Mr. Armadale is candidly examined by his companions, including a pragmatic doctor and his enigmatic friend, Mr. Midwinter, with each proposing differing interpretations that reveal as much about their own dispositions as about the dream itself. Through a careful and somewhat contentious inquiry, the tale gently unfolds the interplay between rational explanation and mysterious conviction, leaving certain shadows yet to be clearly defined by the light of experience.

Armadale Book the first - Chapter IV, pt 2

In which two friends marooned upon a wrecked ship grapple with haunting fears, secret histories, and the shadowy weight of dreams as dawn breaks around them. The fragile bond between them is tested and tenderly renewed amid the rising sun’s hopeful light and the gradual return of human companionship.

Armadale Book the first - Chapter II, pt 2

In which a somber confession reveals a young man’s troubled past and the weighty secret that binds him to another, as he grapples with a family curse and a haunting warning from beyond the grave. Amidst delicate confidences and the tender hopes of friendship, the embers of the past are consumed to make way for a brighter, if uncertain, future.

Armadale Book the first - Chapter IV, pt 1

In which two friends find themselves stranded on the wreck of a timber-ship under the pale light of the moon, where the shadow of a dreadful past seems to haunt them as they confront the eerie silence of the night and the unsettling cabin door. Amid restless pacing and whispered fears, the stillness of the sea and land merges with creeping dread, hinting at secrets best left unopened as dawn nears.