The Chain

The Chain: A Novel is a book written by Charles Hanson Towne and published in 1922. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Alice who is trapped in a loveless marriage with a wealthy man named Richard. Alice is unhappy and dreams of a better life, but she feels trapped by the expectations of society and her own fears.One day, Alice meets a man named David who is everything Richard is not: kind, gentle, and loving. Alice falls deeply in love with David, but she knows that leaving Richard would mean social ruin and financial ruin as well. As Alice struggles with her feelings, she begins to uncover a dark secret about her husband and his family, a secret that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.The Chain: A Novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. Towne's writing is masterful, drawing the reader into the story with vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters. The novel is a timeless classic that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.