A Life Sentence: A Novel

"A Life Sentence: A Novel" by Adeline Sergeant is a gripping fiction set in a time when justice could be swift and unforgiving. The story centers on Andrew Westwood, condemned for the murder of Sydney Vane, and the far-reaching consequences of this verdict on his family, particularly his daughter, Jenny. The novel dives into the complexities of justice, innocence, and the crushing burden of societal condemnation. From the intense courtroom drama of Westwood’s trial to the devastating moment the guilty verdict is announced, the story plunges into the emotions of the courtroom, highlighting society’s anger and Westwood’s impending death. Amidst this turmoil, the narrative turns to Jenny, the convict’s daughter, forever changed by her father’s crime. As the story progresses, it tells of Jenny's hardship as she struggles to survive in a world that rejects her because of her father.