This is a collection of three short stories by Caroline d'Arjuzon, all of which are centered around the theme of captivity. From a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a mother and daughter held captive by pirates, these gripping tales explore the psychological toll of confinement. Originally published in French, this book has been translated for the first time for English-speaking readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.