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The narrative intertwines a legal thriller with a historical wrongful conviction case, highlighting a lawyer's discontent with his profession and the flaws within the legal system. It explores themes of justice and redemption, featuring a touch of romance amidst the legal turmoil. The book parallels the fictional story with the real-life case of Jesse and Stephen Boorn, who were wrongfully sentenced to death in 1819, only to have their "victim" reappear alive a year later, showcasing the dramatic intersection of law and reality.
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Wilkie Collins's the Dead Alive: The Novel, the Case, and Wrongful Convictions, Wilkie Collins
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Wilkie Collins's the Dead Alive: The Novel, the Case, and Wrongful Convictions
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wilkie Collins
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780810122949
- Category
- Detective / Thriller
- Description
- The narrative intertwines a legal thriller with a historical wrongful conviction case, highlighting a lawyer's discontent with his profession and the flaws within the legal system. It explores themes of justice and redemption, featuring a touch of romance amidst the legal turmoil. The book parallels the fictional story with the real-life case of Jesse and Stephen Boorn, who were wrongfully sentenced to death in 1819, only to have their "victim" reappear alive a year later, showcasing the dramatic intersection of law and reality.