Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [1171]

I have run out of laudanum. A sleepless night ahead. Not the most auspicious beginning for the new year. — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 1171

Note

This sentence offers a striking metaphorically charged image paired with an emotional state. It evokes a vivid image of a torturous experience, contributing to the weight of the protagonist’s struggles while highlighting the personal stakes involved.