'The Perils of Certain English Prisoners' was the 'Household Words' Extra Christmas Number for 1857, and was co-authored by Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins.Dickens and his co-author Wilkie Collins transfered the theme of the Indian Mutiny of 1857 to South America.The main story takes place in Belize, an English colony, and deals with the capture of a silver mine by pirates and the escape of a group of English sailors, marines, and women and their children. The narrator also tells of his love for a woman who is far above him in social standing. It is an adventure story, consisting of murder, intrigue, and strong femal characters.This is a new edition of the original and unabridged text. The eBook corresponds to about 100 book pages.The eBook corresponds to about 100 book pages.
