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Name: A Prison Diary
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Jeffrey Archer

A Prison Diary by Jeffrey Archer offers a candid look at life behind bars in HMP Belmarsh. Drawing on his background as a celebrated English novelist, Archer reflects on the daily routines, challenges, and relationships that shape the prison environment.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir

Authors: Jeffrey Archer

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