# Part I: The Dains explained — The Dain Curse

> Chapter companion for The Dain Curse by Dashiell Hammett.

## What happens

The narrator introduces the Dain family and the mysterious circumstances surrounding their lives, setting the stage for the unfolding mystery.

## Themes in this chapter

### Family and Dysfunction

The Dain family is presented with underlying tensions and secrets.

### Crime and Detection

The chapter sets up a mystery involving the Dains, hinting at criminal elements.

## Character check-ins

### The Narrator

The narrator begins the story, providing an overview of the Dain family.

### Alice Dain

Alice Dain is introduced as a key figure in the Dain family.

### Lily Dain

Lily Dain is mentioned as part of the Dain household.

### Edgar Leggett

Edgar Leggett is introduced in connection with the Dains.

## Links

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