Prison Bars: Or The Smuggler's Daughter (1888)

By Catharine Shaw

Book Overview

Prison Bars: Or The Smuggler�������s Daughter is a novel written by Catharine Shaw and originally published in 1888. The story follows the life of a young woman named Maud, the daughter of a smuggler who is imprisoned for his illegal activities. Maud is left to fend for herself and her younger brother, and she must navigate the dangerous world of smuggling in order to survive.As she grows older, Maud falls in love with a young man named Harry, who is also involved in the smuggling trade. Together, they work to help Maud's father escape from prison, but their plans are complicated by the arrival of a new customs officer who is determined to put an end to the smuggling ring.Throughout the novel, Maud must confront the harsh realities of life as a smuggler's daughter, including poverty, danger, and betrayal. She also struggles to reconcile her love for Harry with her desire to live an honest life.Prison Bars: Or The Smuggler�������s Daughter is a gripping tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of the criminal underworld. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century England and explores themes of loyalty, family, and the struggle between good and evil.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120863686
• ISBN13: 9781120863683
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"