02425cam a22003133u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003300111245002300144264005100167300004700218336002600265337002600291338003600317500003100353508004400384520151900428534004501947653003401992653002702026856004102053999001702094488UtSlPG20260610133032.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHV1 aMacClure, Victor,d1887-196310aShe Stands Accused 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-04-01  aProduced by Mike Lough and David Widger  a"She Stands Accused" by Victor MacClure is a historical account written in the early 20th century that delves into the lives and crimes of notorious women throughout history, focusing particularly on murderesses and other female criminals. The book aims to explore the complex nature of female criminality, shedding light on cases from various periods and examining their societal implications. Central to the narrative are female figures like Jean Livingstone, the Lady Warriston, who is introduced in the opening chapters as a beautiful yet tragic character accused of murdering her husband.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of crime and the perception of women throughout history, beginning with a deep dive into the circumstances surrounding Jean Livingstone’s arrest for murdering her husband, John Kincaid. The chapter describes the gossip and clamor among the citizens of Edinburgh upon her capture, hinting at the societal fascination with crime, especially when a woman is involved. We learn that the crime was committed with premeditated intent involving another character, Robert Weir, who acted on behalf of Jean. The narrative captures the drama of her trial and execution, foreshadowing the exploration of both the historical and psychological dimensions of women who stand accused of heinous acts, establishing a tone that promises a blend of narrative engagement and critical reflection on femininity in the criminal sphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFemale offenders -- Biography  aCriminals -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/488  c42616d42616