The correct answer is (A) Consolation, comfort in distress; alleviation of discomfort; easing of grief; that which lessens disappointment, sorrow, or loneliness.

Solace comes from Old French solas, Latin solacium, solare.

Examples of use:

• After she left him, he sought solace in alcohol.
• She attempted to find solace in her work after the death of her parents.