Life and Confession of Sophia Hamilton Who was Tried, Condemned and Sentenced to be Hung, at Montreal, L. C. on the 4th of August, 1845, for the Perpetration of the Most Shocking Murders and Daring Robberies Perhaps Recorded in the Annals of Crime

"Life and Confession of Sophia Hamilton" by William H. Jackson is a grim exploration of moral decay and crime in 19th-century Canada. This narrative follows the descent of Sophia Hamilton into a life of shocking violence, marked by cold-blooded murders and daring robberies. The story traces Sophia's upbringing and the corrupting influence of her father, setting the stage for her tumultuous journey. After facing challenges in her marriage and the suspicious death of her husband, Sophia ends-up running a tavern as a cover for her criminal activities. Her confessions unveil a calculated pattern of killings and theft, fueled by insatiable greed and a chilling lack of conscience. The book climaxes with Sophia's capture, a sensational trial that grips society, and her ultimate act, which is one of suicide before facing justice, painting a dark portrait of a woman consumed by her crimes.