Palaces And Prisons (1871)
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ISBN10: 1167026756
ISBN13: 9781167026751
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 580
Weight: 1.69
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781167026751
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 580
Weight: 1.69
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Palaces and Prisons is a novel written by Ann Sophia Stephens and published in 1871. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, a young woman named Edith, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in New York City and move to the rural town of Laurel Hill. There, she becomes embroiled in a series of complicated relationships and scandals, including a love triangle involving two wealthy men, a murder trial, and a secret society that operates within the town.As Edith struggles to navigate the treacherous social landscape of Laurel Hill, she must also confront her own inner demons and come to terms with the choices she has made in her life. Along the way, she discovers the true nature of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and learns that the line between palaces and prisons is often very thin indeed.Stephens' novel is a classic example of the Victorian-era sensation novel, which was characterized by its emphasis on melodrama, intrigue, and scandal. Palaces and Prisons is a gripping tale of love and betrayal that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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