02422cam a22003013u 4500 7358 UtSlPG 20260610133206.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Stretton, Hesba, 1832-1911 Brought Home Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by David Garcia, Tiffany Vergon, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Team "Brought Home" by Hesba Stretton is a novel likely composed during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the lives of David and Sophy Chantrey, a clergyman and his wife, who face significant challenges stemming from Sophy's battle with addiction and her subsequent tragic decline. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the societal views of sin, as well as the profound impact these issues have on their family and community. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the tranquil market town of Upton, setting the stage for the drama that will unfold. David Chantrey, the local rector, is compelled to leave for Madeira for health reasons, necessitating a difficult separation from Sophy and their son, Charlie. As David struggles with the financial implications of his absence and the worries about his family’s wellbeing, Sophy is left in the care of her wealthy but domineering aunt, Mrs. Bolton. The opening chapters delve into the contrasts between the peaceful environment of Upton and the internal turmoil of the characters, particularly Sophy's growing sense of isolation and despair—a theme that foreshadows her later struggles with dependency. Through Sophy’s character, the narrative begins to explore the complexities of addiction and the support and judgment of those around her, setting the stage for a profound examination of personal and societal challenges as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Temperance -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7358 49349 49349