Project Gutenberg 2005-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 220 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 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.) Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: British Literature 154687 2025-10-06T12:50:56.778534 text/html 152866 2020-12-14T04:59:25 text/html 120580 2025-10-06T12:50:59.364488 application/epub+zip 121171 2025-10-06T12:50:57.275514 application/epub+zip 121171 2025-10-06T12:50:57.020491 application/epub+zip 179302 2025-10-06T12:51:01.094484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170419 2025-10-06T12:50:59.109486 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170606 2022-09-07T20:22:22.897296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143819 2025-10-06T12:50:56.550459 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 143747 2020-12-14T04:59:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18569 2025-10-06T12:51:01.220456 application/rdf+xml 15006 2025-10-06T12:50:57.083462 image/jpeg 2461 2025-10-06T12:50:57.051499 image/jpeg 112646 2020-12-14T04:59:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 53492 2020-12-14T04:59:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 112780 2025-10-06T12:50:56.794475 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia