Colin Clink, Volume 2 (of 3)

"Colin Clink, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Charles Hooton is a 19th-century novel that explores the trials of Colin Clink, focusing on the tangled relationships within families and the battle against the expectations of society. The book is set against a backdrop of social conflict, especially regarding class and the roles of men and women, interwoven with tough moral choices. Early in the volume, we meet Fanny, a young woman who is caught between loyalty and secrets, which drives the plot; after learning something disturbing about her father, she struggles in her relationship with Mrs. Clink, her employer, and has conflict with Miss Sowersoft. Fanny's attempts to save her father from Doctor Rowel's unfair treatment and to overcome social barriers shape how the story begins, and as Colin plans a risky rescue mission to free Fanny's father from an asylum, the rising tensions show just how much is at risk in their connected lives and hints at the difficulties they will face as they seek freedom.