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Prisoners

1906342 pagesCopp, Clark Co.

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In this late Victorian novel, a young woman finds herself entangled in the lives of her wealthy, eccentric relatives, uncovering long-held secrets and navigating the restrictive social conventions of the era. As she strives for independence, she confronts the emotional and literal 'prisons' that confine her and those around her. The story explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the hidden lives of women in a society that offers them limited choices.

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Mary Cholmondeley was a British author, best known for her gothic and supernatural tales like The Vampire Archives. Her other works, such as Under One Roof and The Hand on the Latch, often feature psychological depth and unsettling situations.

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