Project Gutenberg 2005-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 75 Brame, Charlotte M. 1836 1884 Braeme, Charlotte Monica Clay, Bertha M. Brame, Charlotte Mary The Tragedy of the Chain Pier Everyday Life Library No. 3 Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders "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.) en Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 154564 154567 2024-10-07T04:22:22.006167 2023-09-07T06:19:49.252949 text/html text/html 152866 2020-12-14T04:59:25 text/html; charset=us-ascii 112646 2020-12-14T04:59:25 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 120512 2024-10-07T04:22:25.044164 application/epub+zip 121181 2024-10-07T04:22:22.586163 application/epub+zip 121181 2024-10-07T04:22:22.283170 application/epub+zip 179294 2024-10-07T04:22:26.967132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170419 2024-10-07T04:22:24.580140 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170606 2022-09-07T20:22:22.897296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143819 143775 2024-10-07T04:22:21.713157 2023-09-07T06:19:49.000960 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 143747 2020-12-14T04:59:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53492 2020-12-14T04:59:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19406 2024-10-07T04:22:27.421131 application/rdf+xml 15006 2024-10-07T04:22:22.370166 image/jpeg 2461 2024-10-07T04:22:22.326189 image/jpeg 112744 2024-10-07T04:22:22.023151 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia