Prisons Of Air (1891)

By Moncure Daniel Conway

Book Overview

Prisons of Air is a novel written by Moncure Daniel Conway and first published in 1891. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man named Frank Etheridge, who is a struggling artist living in New York City. Frank is in love with a beautiful woman named Edith, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man.As Frank tries to make a name for himself in the art world, he becomes involved with a group of spiritualists who claim to have the ability to communicate with the dead. Frank is initially skeptical of their claims, but he soon becomes convinced that they are genuine. However, he soon discovers that the group's leader, a mysterious woman named Madame L'Estrange, has a dark secret that threatens to destroy them all.As the story unfolds, Frank finds himself drawn into a world of intrigue and danger, as he tries to uncover the truth about Madame L'Estrange and her followers. Along the way, he must confront his own fears and weaknesses, as he struggles to protect those he loves and find his own place in the world.Prisons of Air is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the search for truth, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. It is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, and a timeless classic of American literature.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: 1164897993
• ISBN13: 9781164897996
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"