The Life Sentence (1914)

By Victoria Cross

Book Overview

The Life Sentence is a novel written by Victoria Cross and published in 1914. The story revolves around a young woman named Hester who is wrongly convicted of a crime she did not commit and is sentenced to life imprisonment. The novel explores the harsh realities of life in prison, the injustices of the legal system, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Despite the bleakness of her situation, Hester refuses to give up hope and instead focuses on finding a way to prove her innocence. Along the way, she forms unlikely alliances with other prisoners and discovers the true nature of those around her. As she fights for her freedom, Hester must confront her past and come to terms with the choices she has made.The Life Sentence is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of justice, redemption, and the human capacity for survival. It is a compelling read that will leave readers questioning their own beliefs about the legal system and the nature of punishment.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: 1104917033
• ISBN13: 9781104917036
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"