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Daniels, Thomas
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.
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"The Affecting Case of the Unfortunate Thomas Daniels" by Thomas Daniels is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. This book recounts the harrowing true story of Thomas Daniels, who was tried for the murder of his wife, Sarah Carridine, after she was found dead from a fall from their window. The narrative provides a detailed account of the events leading up to her death, the tumultuous relationship between the couple, and Daniels' subsequent trial where he was sentenced to death but later pardoned. The content of the book reveals a tumultuous marriage plagued by jealousy, public altercations, and infidelity. Through Daniels' own words, readers gain insight into his turbulent relationship with Sarah, including her reckless behavior, frequent quarrels, and escapades with other men. As he narrates the day of her death, Daniels describes a chaotic struggle between them, culminating in Sarah's tragic fall. Throughout the story, he maintains his innocence, suggesting that her demise was a result of her own actions rather than his doing. The narrative serves as both a personal testimony and a social critique of the legal proceedings of that era, as it defends Daniels against the accusations while also revealing the failures of the marriage that led to the unfortunate events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Daniels, Thomas -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Daniels, Sarah -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Trials (Murder) -- England -- London
Murder -- England -- Early works to 1800
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: Law & Criminology
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