Doing Time

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Set in the 1950s rural American South, the narrative follows Annabel Lee, a young woman wrongfully imprisoned due to her husband's crimes. Born into a cycle of violence and abuse, she naively seeks escape through elopement, only to find herself in a women's prison. There, she forms unexpected bonds with fellow inmates and the prison chaplain, which help her transform from a victim into a resilient survivor. The story explores themes of resilience, the impact of trauma, and the power of community in the face of adversity.