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Little Prisoner : How a Childhood Was Stolen and a Trust Betrayed - Jane Elliott

Little Prisoner

How a Childhood Was Stolen and a Trust Betrayed

By: Jane Elliott

Paperback | 5 September 2005

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An inspirational true story of a 4 year old girl who fell into the power of a man whose evil knew no bounds. She encountered terrifying mental and physical torture from her psychopathic stepfather for a period of 17 years until she managed to break free, her spirit still unbroken


Jane Elliott fell into the hands of her sadistic and brutal stepfather when she was 4 years old. Her story is both inspiring and horrifying. Kept a virtual prisoner in a fortress-like house and treated to daily and ritual abuse, Jane nonetheless managed to lose herself in a fantasy world which would keep her spirit alive.

Equally as horrifying as the physical abuse Jane suffered, were the mental games her tormentor played - getting his kicks from seeing Jane humiliated, confused, crushed and defeated at every turn.

Her family and neighbourhood were all terrified of Jane's stepfather so no-one held out a rescuing hand. So Jane had to help herself. When she was 21 she ran away with her baby daughter and boyfriend to start a new life in hiding. Several years on she found the courage to go to the police. A court case followed where Jane bravely stood up against the unrepentant aggressor she so feared. He was jailed for 17 years. Jane's family took his side.

Industry Reviews

'An inspirational page-turner.' Heat

'The devastating and moving true life story of Jane's life. A powerful read.' Best

'A tragic tale, yet filled with hope.' Woman

`This true story of an escape from a miserable childhood makes inspiring reading.' Woman & Home

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