The Extraordinary Life And Trial Of Madame Rachel At The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, 1868 (1868) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163889060)

The Extraordinary Life And Trial Of Madame Rachel At The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, 1868 is a historical book written by Ballantine, Serjeant. The book explores the life and trial of a notorious Victorian-era figure, Madame Rachel, who was known for her beauty treatments and cosmetics that were said to have miraculous healing powers. Madame Rachel's real name was Sarah Rachel Leverson, and she was born in France in the early 19th century. She moved to England in her early twenties and started selling her beauty products, which became very popular among the wealthy and famous in London. However, Madame Rachel's success was short-lived, as she was accused of fraud and deception by her clients. The book delves into the details of her trial at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London in 1868, where she faced charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. The trial was a sensation at the time, and the book provides a fascinating insight into the Victorian justice system and the social attitudes of the time. Throughout the book, Ballantine, Serjeant presents a detailed and engaging account of Madame Rachel's life, from her humble beginnings in France to her rise to fame in London's high society. He also explores the motivations behind her fraudulent activities and the impact they had on her clients. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian history, true crime, or the fascinating life of Madame Rachel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Serjeant Ballantine,W. Digby Seymour
ISBN-10: 1163889067
ISBN-13: 9781163889060
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 138
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d