The story takes place in Scotland in 1765 where Kitty Nairne marries the much older Laird Thomas Ogilvie. Kitty is not only young but immature as well and begins an ill advised relationship with her husband's younger brother, Patrick. Then a terrible murder takes place and Kitty is blamed.
I am a fan of true crime and remember reading about this case. I was very interested to read a fictionalized version of this crime and the trial that took place.
I found the writing and the story interesting and refreshing. The author did a good job of detailing everyday life in Scotland during the period in which these events took place. ( )