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The Prisoner

Sally Carson

Narrated by Stephanie Racine

The Persephone Collection

Released
April 16, 2026
Length
13 hrs 26 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Macmillan Collector's Library
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The Prisoner, the sequel to Persephone Books’ bestseller Crooked Cross, is set in August 1933 Germany amid the rising danger of Hitler’s Nazi regime. Through shifting perspectives, it explores the lives of the Kluger family and their friends as they navigate a world transformed by political upheaval and personal conflict. First published in 1936, this novel offers a nuanced portrayal of survival, loyalty, and moral dilemmas during a turbulent period in history.
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