Trial of Jane Leigh Perrot, at Taunton Assizes, on Saturday the 29th day of March, 1800; charged with stealing a card of lace, in the shop of Elizabeth Gregory, haberdasher & milliner, of the city of Bath

"Trial of Jane Leigh Perrot, at Taunton Assizes, on Saturday the 29th day of March, 1800; Charged with Stealing a Card of Lace in the Shop of Elizabeth Gregory, Haberdasher & Milliner, of the City of Bath" by Jane Cholmeley Leigh Perrot, is a gripping non-fiction retelling of a nineteenth-century trial, where a women stands accused of shoplifting a card of lace, resulting in her reputation being judged by public opinion. The account recreates the courtroom drama, presenting a play-by-play of the arguments, testimonies, and societal factors influencing the case. As the accused proclaims her innocence, the narrative navigates conflicting accounts, pitting the accuser's testimony against character witnesses, who offer insight into her standing. The book culminates with a deliberation and verdict, revealing the weight of perception which emphasizes how deeply personal integrity can sway the scales of legal justice.