The Orange Girl

By Walter Besant

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Confined by debt, a young musician discovers love and longing in the most unexpected of places, sparking a desperate quest for freedom from the cold grip of imprisonment.

Genres

History - British Literature Fiction

Released

2012-12-03

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Summary

"The Orange Girl" by Walter Besant is a historical fiction set in the 19th century where Will Halliday, a young man stuck in King's Bench Prison because of debt, deals with a life of confinement. He turns to his talent for music as he learns to navigate prison life. His world changes when he develops feelings for the beautiful Jenny Wilmot. The story explores the desire for freedom, the experience of loss, and the complexities of love, all seen through Will's experiences and his interactions with his fellow prisoners as he navigates his desire for freedom.