Chapter 22 (Mr. Bucket)
Bucket's introduction, materializing as if from the air in Tulkinghorn's chambers.
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Chapter 57 (Esther's Narrative)
The midnight pursuit of Lady Dedlock with Esther through snow and night—a thriller set piece.
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