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11 February 2026. The Swansea Debtor - A Victorian Lady in Swansea Castle debtors prison in the 1850's

A fine lady finds herself in Swansea Castle Debtors Prison in the 1850s. Her wealthy husband has died of cholera. As a woman, others manage her investments - badly!

She waits in the cold, dirty cell for her brother to pay her debts and get her released, but it's taking a very long time.

Debra John (in character) really brought this story to life with lots of fascinating anecdotes and detailed descriptions.