Madeleine Smith on Trial

Set in 1855 Glasgow, the story follows Madeleine Smith, a socialite who engages in a flirtation with Pierre L'Angelier, a clerk aspiring for a better life. Initially, the relationship serves as a mere distraction for her, but as it becomes sexual, the dynamics of power shift dramatically. This exploration of class disparity and desire reveals the complexities of their connection and the consequences of their actions.