Off on a Comet Book 1 Chapter 2

Around the World in Eighty Days Chapter 20

In which Mr. Phileas Fogg, undeterred by the unexpected early departure of his steamer and the mysterious absence of his valet, resolutely seeks alternative passage from Hong Kong to Yokohama, encountering the persistent Detective Fix along the way. Together with the resourceful pilot John Bunsby, he embarks on a swift and daring ocean voyage aboard the nimble pilot-boat "Tankadere," while dispatching efforts to find his missing servant.

Around the World in Eighty Days Chapter 21

In which a small pilot-boat named the “Tankadere” embarks upon a hazardous voyage through tempestuous Chinese seas, where skillful seamanship and steadfast resolve are tested against a fierce typhoon. Amidst the fury of the storm, the passengers and crew strain towards Shanghai, racing time and tempest for a precious reward, as an American steamer looms ever closer on the horizon.

Around the World in Eighty Days Chapters 18-19

In which the tempestuous sea and a gale retard the steamer “Rangoon,” threatening to delay Phileas Fogg’s journey and testing the patience of all aboard, while unexpected grace in the form of a postponed sailing allows the party to continue their voyage to Hong Kong. Here, amidst the bustling harbour and opium dens, secrets are revealed and loyalties strained as the ever-watchful detective Fix unveils his true purpose and attempts to detain the enigmatic Mr Fogg.

Around the World in Eighty Days Chapters 16-17

In which, aboard the screw steamer "Rangoon," Phileas Fogg and his companions traverse the scenic islands and coasts of the Bay of Bengal and the Strait of Malacca while the inscrutable detective Fix quietly pursues them with a secretive purpose. Meanwhile, Passepartout, unaware of Fix's true intent, amusingly misinterprets the detective's vigilance as the surveillance of a loyal agent from the Reform Club, all the while witnessing the steadfast calm and enigmatic nature of his master amidst the voyage’s changing fortunes.

Around the World in Eighty Days Chapters 14-15

In which Mr. Fogg and his companions traverse the Indian landscape and cityscapes, encountering a young woman whose safety becomes their concern, all while managing the peculiarities and charms of local customs and terrain. In Calcutta, legal entanglements concerning a sacred pagoda bring unforeseen challenges, yet Mr. Fogg’s calm resolve amid fines and imprisonment only adds to the intrigue of their adventurous passage.