{"product_id":"trial-of-kate-webster-9781026048573","title":"Trial of Kate Webster","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kate Webster\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Murder - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Trial of Kate Webster\" offers a comprehensive and chilling account of one of the most sensational criminal proceedings in Victorian legal history. The work focuses on the 1879 trial of Kate Webster, a domestic servant accused of the brutal murder and dismemberment of her employer, Julia Martha Thomas, in Richmond. This volume meticulously documents the judicial process, presenting witness testimonies, forensic evidence of the time, and the legal arguments that led to a conviction that captivated and horrified the British public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a significant study of 19th-century jurisprudence, this account provides deep insight into the social anxieties and moral standards of the era. It explores the complexities of the investigation and the intense media scrutiny surrounding the case. For readers interested in \u003cb\u003etrue crime\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elegal history\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eVictorian social history\u003c\/b\u003e, \"Trial of Kate Webster\" remains an essential narrative that highlights the evolution of criminal law and the enduring public fascination with high-profile capital cases. The text captures the dark realities of domestic life and the consequences of one of the century's most notorious crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887076262039,"sku":"9781026048573","price":2949.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026048573.webp?v=1781156623","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/trial-of-kate-webster-9781026048573","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}