Prisoners

""Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron"" is a novel written by Mary Cholmondeley and published in 1906. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Rachel and Miriam Yaverland, who are forced to live in poverty and isolation in a small English village. Rachel, the elder sister, is bitter and resentful towards their situation, while Miriam remains hopeful and optimistic. When a wealthy family moves into the village, Rachel sees an opportunity to escape their poverty by marrying into the family. However, her plans are thwarted when she discovers that the family's son is already engaged to Miriam. This revelation sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to tragedy and despair for both sisters. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the consequences of ambition and envy. It is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the human condition, and the struggles that individuals face in a society that values wealth and status above all else.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.