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100 1 _aBrame, Charlotte M.,
_d1836-1884
245 1 4 _aThe Tragedy of the Chain Pier :
_bEveryday Life Library No. 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-26
508 _aProduced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Tragedy of the Chain Pier" by Charlotte M. Brame is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Brighton, primarily focusing on the contrast between the lively West Pier and the haunting Old Chain Pier, where tragedy and emotional turmoil linger. The narrative introduces us to John Ford, a melancholic figure seeking solace at the Chain Pier after suffering a loss, who becomes entwined in a dark mystery involving a woman seemingly shrouded in despair and regret. At the start of the novel, we find John Ford reflecting on his past and the profound sorrow he carries. He is drawn to the Chain Pier, a secluded spot that evokes deep, poignant memories. As he observes a mysterious woman weeping and ultimately casting a bundle into the sea, he becomes absorbed in her sorrow, suspecting a tragic backstory. This encounter spirals into an exploration of grief, guilt, and the impact of a mother's despair, leading to the revelation of a drowned child and the question of whether the grieving woman is culpable for her actions. The opening sets a somber tone, inviting readers into a world where beauty and tragedy intertwine, and the complexities of human emotion are put to the test. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15183
999 _c56571
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