An irresistible temptation : the true story of Jane New and a colonial scandal
Baxter, Carol (Carol J.)2006
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In 1829 at the Supreme Court in Sydney, Jane New was sentenced to death. Her crime: shoplifting a bolt of silk. But was she guilty? Many had their doubts. Although a legal technicality soon quashed her sentence, Governor Darling refused to set her free.
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Imprint:
Crows Nest Allen & Unwin 2006
Collation:
422 p.
ISBN:
9781741149241 (pbk 174114924X pbk)
Dewey class:
364.374 IRR
Local class:
364.374
Language:
English
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BRN:
47660
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