On the Brink of a Chasm

The story revolves around a young woman who becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a family's dark past and a hidden treasure. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers secrets that threaten to destroy her own life and relationships. The novel explores themes of identity, class, and morality in Victorian England.

By L.T. Meade · First published 1899 · Genre: Adventure, Young Adult, Drama · 36 chapters · 95,278 words

First lines

There was a crush at Mrs. Evershed's beautiful house in Mark Place, and she now stood at the head of the staircase receiving her guests. Her face wore a smile, and conventional words of welcome rose to her lips.

She was a handsome woman of about forty, and there were few people, even in Mayfair, who entertained more brilliantly. To look at her, her house, her servants, her guests, no one would suppose that she had a care in the world, and yet just behind that smiling face grim care dwelt.

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On the Brink of a Chasm is listed on Textopian as a novel by L.T. Meade, dated 1899 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L.T. Meade
• Date: 1899 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Young Adult, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
• Length: 95,278 words
• Structure: 36 chapters, 2,792 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot involves exploration and challenges faced by characters in a dynamic setting.
• Young Adult — Themes of growth, identity, and relationships resonate with a young adult audience.
• Drama — Character interactions and emotional conflicts drive the narrative.
• Fantasy — Elements of imagination and otherworldly experiences are present in the storyline.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Romance · Suspense · Drama · Fiction · Victorian Era · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Love Triangle · Family Secrets

Contents

• Undone
• A Man's Revenge
• "the King can do no Wrong."
• A _post Obit_
• "I have Misjudged him."
• The Kiss
• The Cause of Death
• The Long Trunk
• The Dead Restored
• "Diamond Cut Diamond."
• A Telegram
• A Crafty Old Lady
• The Die Cast
• Black Mischief
• Dick's Secret
• The Wrong Medicine
• Mrs. Pelham
• "Tarbot will Tell me."
• "‘Scoundrel! ' he Said."
• The Price of his Sin
• "Honor Bright."
• "your Eyes are Big and Bright."
• With the Doctors
• The Little Woman in Black
• "there's a Cruel Sin Somewhere."
• Not in the Bargain
• A Black Crime
• The "Pelham Arms."
• Circumstantial Evidence
• The Bolt
• Gone
• Barbara Hears Startling News
• A Moment of Triumph
• The Last Straw
• Ace of Trumps
• Sir Piers

More by L.T. Meade

• Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement (1902)
• The Dead Hand (1902)
• Finger Tips (1902)
• The Secret of Emu Plain (1898)
• Followed (1903)
• The Blood-Red Cross (1902)
• The Face of the Abbot (1902)
• Madam Sara (1903)
• All works by L.T. Meade