The Prisoner
The Prisoner, written by Alice Brown in the early 20th century, is a novel set in the town of Addington, focusing on sisters Anne and Lydia French and their complex relationship with their stepfather, the colonel. The story explores themes of family dynamics and emotional turmoil as the sisters anticipate the return of their brother Jeff, who has just been released from prison after a financial crime. The narrative delves into the characters' struggles with their past and the challenges of reintegration, highlighting the impact of loss and expectation on family bonds.
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“Your grandmother's being bedridden has no more to do with it than the cat." Lydia was prone to seek the cat for exquisite comparison. Persons, with her, could no more sing”
— Alice Brown
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