The Prisoner and the Writer

 The Prisoner and the Writer is a slim novella that tells the story of Alfred Dreyfus and the author Emile Zola.  In simple language, author Heather Camlot, clearly explains the trial of accused Jewish French army captain Alfred Dreyfus, who was wrongly accused of spying. 

Author Emile Zola reads the newspaper and feels the conviction was unfair.  He has to make a decision that Alfred is innocent but it will be dangerous for his reputation and his career to take Dreyfus’ side.Beautifully illustrated by Sophie Casson this book tells about the two men and how their worlds intersect.