Catherine: A Story
by William Makepeace Thackeray
About this book
The wild and raw adventures of Catherine Hayes, who was burned for murder at Tyburn in 1742 - Summary by Mark Leder
1Introducing to the reader the chief personage of this narrative, Part One
2Introducing to the reader the chief personage of this narrative, Part Two
3In which are depicted pleasures of a sentimental attachment
4In which a narcotic is administered, and a great deal of genteel society depicted
5In which Mrs. Catherine becomes an honest woman again
6Contains Mr. Brock's autobiography, and other matters
7Adventures of the ambassador, Mr. Macshane
8Which embraces a period of seven years
9Enumerates the accomplishments of Master Thomas Billings--introduces Mr. Brock as Doctor Wood--- and announces the execution of Ensign Macshane
10Interview between Count Galgenstein and Master Thomas Billings, when he informs the Count of his parentage
11Showing how Galgenstein and Mrs. Cat recognize each other in Marylebone Gardens,\--and how the Count drives her home in his carriage
12Of some domestic quarrels, and the consequences thereof
13Treat of love and prepares for death
14Being a preparation for the end
15The last
16Another last chapter
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