Seven Wives and Seven Prisons Or, Experiences in the Life of a Matrimonial Monomaniac. A True Story

"Seven Wives and Seven Prisons" by L. A. Abbott is a gripping autobiographical tale from the 1800s that exposes one man’s chaotic journey through multiple marriages and imprisonments, painting a portrait of a life entwined with love, deceit, and the intricate challenges of matrimony. The story starts by recounting the author’s youth in New York and his initial, ill-fated marriage, setting off a chain of misfortunes. Readers witness his entanglement in a forgery trial caused by a relative's crime. Throughout his trials, the author's unwavering hope and relentless search for love shine through, detailing the high price he pays as he repeats a cycle of finding wives and facing incarceration.