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Mary CholmondeleyClassics · Gothic·1859–1925
Prisoners
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.