The Lament of Rebecca Downing

Set in rural South Devon in 1782, the narrative revolves around the shocking execution of a 15-year-old pauper apprentice girl, highlighting a grave miscarriage of justice. The book delves into the historical context, drawing on well-researched sources to uncover the truth behind this tragic event. It explores themes of social inequality and the harsh realities of the justice system of the time, raising questions about morality and the treatment of the vulnerable in society.