{"product_id":"madeleine-smith-on-trial-9781476678405","title":"Madeleine Smith on Trial","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e?   In 1855, Glasgow socialite Madeleine Smith began a flirtation with Pierre L''Angelier, a handsome clerk--for her a mere diversion. But L''Angelier sought social mobility. Their class disparity gave her control of the intrigue but when the relationship turned sexual, the power imbalance shifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Scots recognized irregular unions in certain cases. L''Angelier considered Smith his wife, a part she at first discreetly played. When he refused to step aside and allow her a more socially acceptable marriage, his removal became necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Smith''s sensational murder trial captivated both Britain and America. Despite compelling evidence of guilt, various factors led to her acquittal--her class and gender, the peculiarities of Scottish law--and many believed the case went to trial only because the Crown feared blatant confirmation that justice was not blind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040461717847,"sku":"9781476678405","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781476678405.jpg?v=1750946828","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/madeleine-smith-on-trial-9781476678405","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}