Mary Barton

Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell

Published in 1848, Mary Barton is the first success of English novelist Elizabeth Gaskell.

Content

• Chapter I A mysterious disappearance.
• Chapter II A Manchester tea-party.
• Chapter III John Barton's great trouble.
• Chapter IV Old Alice's history.
• Chapter V The mill on fire--Jem Wilson to the rescue.
• Chapter VI Poverty and death.
• Chapter VII Jem Wilson's repulse.
• Chapter VIII Margaret's debut as a public singer.
• Chapter IX Barton's London experiences.
• Chapter X Return of the prodigal.
• Chapter XI Mr. Carson's intentions revealed.
• Chapter XII Old Alice's bairn.
• Chapter XIII A traveller's tales.
• Chapter XIV Jem's interview with poor Esther.
• Chapter XV A violent meeting between the rivals.
• Chapter XVI Meeting between masters and workmen.
• Chapter XVII Barton's night errand.
• Chapter XVIII Murder.
• Chapter XIX Jem Wilson arrested on suspicion.
• Chapter XX Mary's dream--and the awakening.
• Chapter XXI Esther's motive in seeking Mary.
• Chapter XXII Mary's efforts to prove an alibi.
• Chapter XXIII The sub-poena.
• Chapter XXIV With the dying.
• Chapter XXV Mrs. Wilson's determination.
• Chapter XXVI The journey to Liverpool.
• Chapter XXVII In the Liverpool docks.
• Chapter XXVIII "John Cropper," ahoy!
• Chapter XXIX A true bill against Jem.
• Chapter XXX Job Legh's deception.
• Chapter XXXI How Mary passed the night.
• Chapter XXXII The trial and verdict--"Not guilty!"
• Chapter XXXIII Requiescat in pace.
• Chapter XXXIV The return home.
• Chapter XXXV "Forgive us our trespasses."
• Chapter XXXVI Jem's interview with Mr. Duncombe.
• Chapter XXXVII Details connected with the murder.
• Chapter XXXVIII Conclusion.

This work published before January 1, 1923 is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.