Volume 1 (Chapters 1–14)

Chapter 1
Mr. Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, visits his landlord,
Heathcliff, at Wuthering Heights. Lockwood finds Heathcliff a mysterious,
brooding man and meets Joseph, a bitter old servant. The house feels dark, cold,
and unwelcoming. Lockwood is also introduced to Hareton Earnshaw, a rough but
handsome young man, and Catherine Linton, a haughty and unfriendly
woman. The relationships between them are unclear to Lockwood, who returns to
Thrushcross Grange both confused and intrigued.
Chapter 2
Lockwood returns to Wuthering Heights the next day but is caught in a snowstorm.
While seeking shelter inside, he faces more hostility. Catherine Linton, the young
woman, treats him with scorn. Hareton, despite his rough manners, seems oddly
interested in Lockwood's presence. Heathcliff, still unwelcoming, reluctantly
allows him to stay. Lockwood struggles to make sense of the relationships among
the residents, feeling as though he has walked into a place with a dark, untold
history.
Chapter 3
That night, Lockwood is given a room that Heathcliff had forbidden anyone from
entering. Inside, he finds old books with the name "Catherine Earnshaw"
scribbled in them. While sleeping, he experiences a terrifying dream of a
woman’s ghost—Catherine—scratching at the window, begging to be let in. He
screams, waking Heathcliff, who becomes distressed and pleads for Catherine’s
ghost to return to him. Lockwood, frightened and unwell, rushes back home,
more curious than ever about Wuthering Heights and its inhabitants.
Chapter 4
Back at Thrushcross Grange, Lockwood asks his housekeeper, Nelly Dean, about
the history of Wuthering Heights. Nelly begins the long story, explaining that
years ago, the Earnshaw family lived there. Mr. Earnshaw, the master of
Wuthering Heights, adopted a dark-skinned, orphaned boy from Liverpool—
Heathcliff. This angered Hindley, Earnshaw’s son, but Catherine, Earnshaw’s
daughter, quickly grew close to Heathcliff. Mr. Earnshaw favored Heathcliff,
deepening Hindley’s resentment.
Chapter 5
Mr. Earnshaw’s health declined, and he relied heavily on Heathcliff. Hindley grew
more bitter, but Catherine and Heathcliff remained inseparable. Before dying,
Mr. Earnshaw entrusted the family’s care to Hindley, who soon returned to
Wuthering Heights with his new wife, Frances.
Chapter 6
As master of Wuthering Heights, Hindley began mistreating Heathcliff, reducing
him to a servant. Meanwhile, Catherine and Heathcliff continued sneaking out
together. One night, they spied on Thrushcross Grange, where Edgar and
Isabella Linton lived. When their dog attacked Catherine, she was taken into
the Linton house, while Heathcliff was sent away like a beggar.
Chapter 7
Catherine returned weeks later, transformed into a proper lady after her stay
with the Lintons. She now enjoyed Edgar’s company, which infuriated
Heathcliff, who felt unworthy of her. Hindley continued treating Heathcliff like a
servant, making Heathcliff vow revenge.
Chapter 8
Hindley’s wife, Frances, died shortly after giving birth to their son, Hareton.
This drove Hindley into drunken despair, and Wuthering Heights began to fall
into disorder. Meanwhile, Edgar pursued Catherine, causing tension between her
and Heathcliff.
Chapter 9
Catherine confessed to Nelly that she loved Heathcliff but planned to marry
Edgar instead, believing he would secure her social status. However, Heathcliff
overheard only part of her conversation and left, heartbroken. Realizing her
mistake, Catherine fell into despair.
Chapter 10
Three years later, Heathcliff returned, mysteriously wealthy and refined, intent
on revenge. He stayed with Hindley, who was now a hopeless alcoholic.
Chapter 11
Heathcliff began courting Edgar’s sister, Isabella, knowing it would hurt Edgar
and Catherine. Catherine was furious and jealous but denied having feelings for
Heathcliff.
Chapter 12
Catherine fell into a feverish illness, growing emotionally unstable. Meanwhile,
Isabella became infatuated with Heathcliff.
Chapter 13
Edgar devoted himself to Catherine’s care, unaware that Isabella had eloped
with Heathcliff.
Chapter 14
Isabella wrote to Nelly, revealing that Heathcliff treated her cruelly, showing no
love for her.
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Chapter 15
Heathcliff forced Nelly to arrange a secret meeting with Catherine, where
they passionately reunited, but her frail health worsened.
Chapter 16
Catherine died giving birth to her daughter, Cathy. Heathcliff, devastated,
cursed her spirit, begging her to haunt him forever.
Chapter 17
Isabella fled from Heathcliff and later gave birth to Linton Heathcliff before
dying. Hindley also died, leaving Wuthering Heights to Heathcliff.
Chapter 18
Cathy Linton grew up sheltered at Thrushcross Grange. She accidentally
wandered to Wuthering Heights, meeting Hareton, though she looked down
on him.
Chapter 19
Linton Heathcliff arrived at Thrushcross Grange but was immediately taken away
by Heathcliff, who saw him only as a pawn.
Chapter 20
Linton, weak and frail, was forced to live at Wuthering Heights under Heathcliff’s
control.
Chapter 21
Cathy befriended Linton, unaware of Heathcliff’s manipulation behind the
scenes.
Chapter 22
Cathy began secretly meeting Linton, believing him to be a gentle soul.
Chapter 23
Linton begged Cathy to marry him, pressured by Heathcliff.
Chapter 24
Nelly tried to stop Cathy from seeing Linton, but Cathy continued defying her
father.
Chapter 25
Edgar, dying, worried about Cathy.
Chapter 26
Cathy visited Linton, who begged her to stay, as Heathcliff threatened him.
Chapter 27
Cathy and Nelly were imprisoned at Wuthering Heights by Heathcliff.
Chapter 28
Edgar died without knowing Cathy was captured. Heathcliff forced Cathy to
marry Linton, securing his control over Thrushcross Grange.
Chapter 29
Heathcliff dug up Catherine’s grave, hoping to be with her in death.
Chapter 30
Linton died, leaving Cathy alone at Wuthering Heights.
Chapter 31
Lockwood left, disgusted by Heathcliff’s cruelty.
Chapter 32
Cathy and Hareton grew closer.
Chapter 33
Cathy defied Heathcliff, who began losing his desire for revenge.
Chapter 34
Heathcliff died, seemingly reunited with Catherine in death. Cathy and Hareton
planned to marry, ending the cycle of revenge.