Inside: Women Behind Bars: Behind Closed Doors of Notorious Women's Prisons

by Jonathan Levi, Emma French

Women Behind Bars dives deep into the lives of female prisoners through the eyes of those who know them best. Do these women express regret? Do they live up to the public's perception of them? And what does daily life look like for some of the most troubled and high-risk female inmates?

Featuring a wide range of cases, including some of the most talked-about female offenders in recent history, the book promises compelling and eye-opening stories. The key case study, New Hall, has recently been in the spotlight following incidents that tested the limits of staff and prisoner safety. This book provides the inside story behind these moments, offering a rare and revealing glimpse into the realities behind the headlines.

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Expected publication June 18, 2026

About the author

Músico, periodista, escritor y productor. Es cofundador de una de las revistas literarias más reconocidas de Norteamérica: Granta. Ha publicado artículos y reseñas de libros en grandes publicaciones como The New York Times y Los Angeles Times. Ha trabajado escrito y dirigido obras de teatro y óperas. También trabajó con The Metropolitan Opera Guild y el Kennedy Center. «Septimania» es su regreso a la literatura después de un poco más de veinte años.