The Prisoner. Ellis Bell, by Charlotte Brontë: Plot Summary: The novel follows the story of a man named Ellis Bell, who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. As he navigates his time in prison, he becomes increasingly isolated and disillusioned with society. Eventually, he escapes and sets out to clear his name, but ultimately dies alone and unredeemed.
By Charlotte Brontë · First published 1859 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Gothic