The Affecting Case of the Unfortunate Thomas Daniels: Who Was Tried at the Sessions Held at the Old Bailey, September, 1761, for the Supposed Murder of His Wife; by Casting Her out of a Chamber Window: and for Which He Was Sentenced to Die, but Received His Majesty's Most Gracious and Free Pardon.

Author: Daniels, Thomas

Synopsis:


In "The Affecting Case of the Unfortunate Thomas Daniels," Thomas Daniels finds himself on trial for the alleged murder of his wife, accused of throwing her out of a chamber window. Sentenced to death, his fate takes an unexpected turn when he receives a pardon from the King. This gripping tale explores the circumstances surrounding the trial, the mystery of what truly happened to Thomas's wife, and the shocking revelation that led to his pardon.

Genres:
Historical Fiction, Mystery, Legal Drama

Themes:
Justice and Injustice, Truth and Deception

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