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The Floating Prison
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025661858
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Floating Prison is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue by the legendary Gaston Leroux, the celebrated author of The Phantom of the Opera. This pulse-pounding narrative follows the exploits of Chéri-Bibi, a man wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit and sentenced to a brutal penal colony. Set primarily aboard a transport ship-a literal iron cage upon the high seas-the story delves into themes of profound injustice, relentless vengeance, and the indomitable human spirit.
As Chéri-Bibi orchestrates a daring uprising among his fellow outcasts, the boundaries between criminal and hero begin to blur. Leroux masterfully combines suspense with a dark, atmospheric exploration of the criminal underworld and the harsh realities of the judicial system. Readers are swept into a journey of mutiny and escape, witnessing the transformation of a victim of circumstance into a formidable force of nature.
The Floating Prison stands as a classic example of early twentieth-century crime fiction, showcasing Leroux's talent for creating unforgettable characters and intricate, high-stakes plots. It remains a compelling exploration of the fight for freedom and the quest for justice against overwhelming odds.
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