Publisher's Synopsis
The Prisoners of Hartling is a novel written by John Davys Beresford and first published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two women, Rosamund and Agatha, who are both prisoners of their own circumstances. Rosamund is a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love, while Agatha is a spinster who is trapped in a life of loneliness and isolation.As the story unfolds, the two women meet and become friends, sharing their stories and hopes for the future. Together, they begin to plot their escape from their respective prisons, but their plans are complicated by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who threatens to expose their secrets.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and the limitations placed on women in society. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the lives of women during a time of great change and upheaval.Beresford's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and complexity of the English countryside and the emotions of his characters with equal skill. The Prisoners of Hartling is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
