Publisher's Synopsis
The Prisoners of St. Lazare is a novel written by Pauline de Grandpre in 1872. The story is set in Paris during the late 19th century and follows the lives of two women, Louise and Jeanne, who are imprisoned at the infamous St. Lazare prison. Louise is a young, innocent girl who is falsely accused of theft and sent to St. Lazare. She is terrified and overwhelmed by the harsh conditions of the prison, but she soon befriends Jeanne, a hardened criminal who has been in and out of prison her entire life. As the two women navigate the brutal realities of prison life, they form a deep bond and help each other survive the harsh conditions. Along the way, they encounter corrupt prison officials, violent inmates, and a justice system that seems stacked against them. Despite the challenges they face, Louise and Jeanne refuse to give up hope and continue to fight for their freedom. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the resilience of women in the face of adversity.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.
