Chance by Joseph Conrad (Premium e-Reader Edition) Modernist Novel • "Tale in Two Parts" • Edwardian Social Literature • Themes of Feminism • His "Girl Novel" • Fate & Destiny
An Intricate Web of Deception, Speculation, and SurvivalBefore modern psychological thrillers existed,
Joseph Conrad crafted Chance—a novel that dissects how a single moment of fortune or misfortune can alter a human life forever.
Following the spectacular bankruptcy and imprisonment of her father, Flora de Barral finds herself completely defenseless, preyed upon by manipulative guardians and a relentless society.To escape her torment, Flora accepts a marriage of convenience to Captain Anthony, a well-meaning but detached merchant seaman.
The narrative then shifts to the isolated, claustrophobic decks of the ship Ferndale, where emotional manipulation, family secrets, and the return of her disgraced father collide in a tense battle of wits. Told through a sophisticated, multi-layered framing device by Conrad’s iconic narrator, Marlow, Chance is a brilliant study of human resilience, moral ambiguity, and the terrifying power of coincidence.
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● A Bold, Complex Heroine: Witness a striking departure from typical period tropes through Flora de Barral—a deeply resilient survivor navigating psychological abuse and financial ruin.
● Masterful Narrative Tension: Experience Conrad’s signature, multi-layered storytelling style that slowly peels back the truth behind a high-stakes family drama.
● The Dark Side of the Edwardian Era: Explore a vivid, unforgiving historical landscape filled with white-collar financial fraud, social ostracization, and emotional warfare.
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